One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and easy recipe for One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese that brings together the heartiness of chili with the creaminess of macaroni and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, brown the ground turkey.
- Add chicken ham, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and spices. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then add macaroni. Cook until tender.
- Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the meat and using vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg