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.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

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)