Easy Chili Mac: A Comforting Dish with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A cozy and delicious dish combining chili flavors with macaroni and meats, perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound macaroni
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the turkey bacon and chicken ham, cooking until crispy.
- Add beef broth, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked macaroni and half of the cheese. Stir well.
- Top with the remaining cheese and cover until melted. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add more chili powder for extra heat.
- Can substitute with ground turkey or beef if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham