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Course Entrees
Difficulty Easy
Pulse Type Beans
Occasion Healthy Comfort Foods
Nutrition 1/2 cup serving, 500 calories or less, 7g+ fiber, 7g+ protein
Category Pasta Recipes
Recipe Contributed By Show Me the Yummy

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Healthy Chicken Chili Mac

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken, lean
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, green; diced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 14.5 oz can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 14.5 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups pasta, whole wheat macaroni
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, sharp (skim); shredded, more to taste if desired

Instructions

  • Heat a large stockpot or straight edged saute pan over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add in chicken and veggies.
  • Cook, breaking up the chicken as you go, until chicken is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
  • Stir in spices, tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, broth, and macaroni.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 7 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
  • Uncover and cook an additional 7 minutes.
  • Top with cheese. Cover with lid for another minute or two to melt the cheese.
  • Taste and re-season if necessary and serve!
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