Best Turkey Chili Mac Recipes

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• 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 2 to 3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 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.

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC (SKINNYTASTE)

Steps:

• 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 2-3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 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.

TURKEY CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until it starts to soften and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
• While onion cooks, make the spice mixture by combining chili powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon, and oregano in a small bowl.
• Add garlic and the spice mixture to the onion and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in 4 cups chicken broth, diced tomatoes with chiles, and tomato sauce. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Add the leftover turkey meat along with additional chicken broth if needed, and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
• Taste for salt and other seasonings and adjust as needed. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in pinto beans and elbow macaroni and cover tightly with a lid. Cook, covered, until the pasta is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and stir very well. Cover back up and let sit with the heat off for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir in Cheddar cheese, and serve immediately.

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC

Steps:

• 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 2-3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 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 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

STOVETOP TURKEY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Using a heatproof measuring cup, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta in a colander. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pasta and toss to coat.
• Wipe out the pot and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it. Add the poblanos, onion, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring, until the meat is just cooked through and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the panko and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and parsley. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
• Add the flour to the pot and cook, stirring, until the turkey mixture is well coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, chipotles, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the pasta, cheese, and cream, if using; add more pasta water if needed. Fold in the arugula until just wilted; season the chili mac with salt and pepper. Serve the chili mac in bowls, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and the breadcrumbs.

TURKEY-CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Place ground turkey in a large pot and cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until turkey is browned, stirring to crumble.
• Add onions, green peppers, and garlic.
• Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in next 5 ingredients.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add kidney beans and macaroni.
• Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni and beans are mixed through and warm.

TURKEY VEGETABLE CHILI MAC (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey; cook until browned.
• Combine cooked turkey, beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, garlic and seasoning in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours.
• Stir in macaroni.
• Cover and cook 10 minutes; stir.
• Cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Serve with sour cream.