Description
This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a hearty and comforting dish combining the flavors of chili and creamy mac and cheese in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup canned white kidney beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, white kidney beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the elbow macaroni and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add more beans or vegetables for extra nutrition. You can also use ground turkey or chicken as an alternative to beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese, easy dinner, one pot meals, comfort food