TURKEY CHILI-A-RONI

Turkey Chili-A-Roni image

Provided by Megan from Chicago

Time 35m

Yield 4 small servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning
2 tablespoons onion flakes
3/4 lb ground turkey thigh meat
28 ounces medium salsa
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Heat olive oil.
Sauté green bell pepper for while.
Add yellow onion and sauté for a while.
Add minced garlic and sauté for while.
Add Mexican seasoning and onion flakes and stir.
Add ground turkey thigh, crumble and brown until cooked.
Meanwhile heat salsa with water, chili powder, dried oregano, sugar and pepper over medium heat.
Add cooked ground turkey mixture to salsa mixture and stir.
Add rotini and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, stir, cover and simmer until rotini is cooked stirring periodically.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cheddar cheese.
Enjoy.