Description
One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors. This delightful dish combines al dente elbow macaroni with savory ground meat, zesty chili spices, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s an easy one-pot meal that brings everyone together for seconds (and thirds).
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground meat, cooking until browned with no pink spots remaining.
- Stir in chili powder to coat the meat evenly.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom.
- Add elbow macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer until pasta is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg