Name: Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For Homemade Taco Seasoning:; 1½ tsp garlic powder; 1½ tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1½ tsp chili powder; 1½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp oregano; For Chili:; 1⅓ lb 93% lean ground turkey; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 10 oz rotel tomatoes with green chilies; 14½ oz pink beans; 8 oz tomato sauce; 8 oz fat-free refried beans; 15 oz chicken broth; 1¾ cups water; 8 oz DeLallo Gluten Free shells; ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp Scallions

cheesy turkey taco chili mac and cheese recipe

How To Make Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese recipe showcases classic taco flavorings. It is made with ground turkey, beans, pasta shells, and perfectly gooey cheese.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Homemade Taco Seasoning:

1½tspgarlic powder
1½tspcumin
1tspkosher salt
1½tspchili powder
1½tsppaprika
½tsporegano

For Chili:

1⅓lb93% lean ground turkey
1mediumonion,chopped
3clovesgarlic,minced
1red bell pepper,chopped
10ozRotel tomatoes with green chilies,(1 can)
14½ozpink beans,(1 can), or red beans, drained
8oztomato sauce
8ozfat-free refried beans,½ can
15ozchicken broth,(1 can), reduced sodium
1¾cupswater
8ozDeLallo Gluten Free shells
¾cupsharp cheddar cheese,part-skim, shredded
2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped
2tbspscallions,chopped

Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, pepper and taco seasoning; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.
Remove the pot from heat and top with the cheese, cover and let sit for about 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.