Easy Chili Mac with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Meal
A comforting and easy-to-make chili mac recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, combine kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon; stir until combined.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and let melt before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped onions and bell peppers while cooking the bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon