Easy Chili Mac: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Easy Chili Mac is a delicious and easy recipe that combines the hearty flavors of chili with pasta, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups chili beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chicken ham until heated through.
- Add in chili beans, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and cheese, and top with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, Chili, Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham