SOUTHWESTERN SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
  • Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
  • Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.

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