# High-Protein Turkey Chili Mac

Turkey chili mac combines lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, macaroni, and cheddar in a hearty one-pot stovetop meal ready in about 40 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab7df6529f8bc1085175143
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Mac & Cheese
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

## Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. (about 5 min) (Medium-high heat)
2. Add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, about 7 minutes. (about 7 min) (Medium-high heat)
3. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes. (about 10 min) (Simmer)
4. Stir in the macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 9 minutes. (about 9 min) (Simmer)
5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted and smooth. Serve hot. (about 2 min)

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