Healthy Chicken Chili Mac Recipes

ONE POT BBQ CHICKEN CHILI MAC: 30 MINUTE THURSDAY

Steps:

• In a large skillet over high heat, cook chicken breasts in canola oil until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• Meanwhile, chop your red pepper, onion and spinach and add to the pan. Cook over high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add beans, garlic and chili powder and cook 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, barbecue sauce, broth, salt and macaroni and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 9-10 minutes, stirring often. Stir in cheese (will continue to thicken as it sits and the cheese melts). Serve.

HEALTHY CHICKEN CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Heat a large stockpot or straight edged saute pan over medium heat.
• Once hot, add in chicken and veggies.
• Cook, breaking up the chicken as you go, until chicken is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
• Stir in spices, tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, broth, and macaroni.
• Stir to combine.
• Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 7 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
• Uncover and cook an additional 7 minutes.
• Top with cheese. Cover with lid for another minute or two to melt the cheese.
• Taste and re-season if necessary and serve!

CHILI-CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, rinse under cold water and return to the pot. Toss with 1/4 cup milk. Top with the cheese and chicken (do not stir).
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add half of the pico de gallo. Cook, stirring, until the scallions soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to melt. Sprinkle in the flour; cook, stirring, until a paste forms, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth and the remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes.
• Add the sauce to the pot with the pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup pico de gallo.

HEALTHY CHILI MAC (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat a 10-12" skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat.
• Add the oil.
• Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Crumble the ground meat and add in the garlic, stirring to break the meat up.
• When browned, add in tomato paste, canned tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
• Mix in the noodles. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cover. Cook until the noodles are al dente, about 7-10 minutes. The noodles will continue to soak up liquid as it sits, so don't worry if it seems thin at first.
• Stir in cheddar shreds until melted. Serve with preferred garnishes.