Turkey Chili Mac with Bacon
This turkey bacon chili mac is a hearty weeknight dinner idea, made with tender pasta smothered in savory homemade turkey chili.
Servings 15
Calories 321kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced Anaheim green chile or other mild chile
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 36 ounces broth I used chicken
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes mild
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 packet dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning
- 4 cups cooked Ditalini pasta (slightly underdone)
- 20 strips cooked crumbled bacon pieces (I used the microwave ready)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, green chili and garlic. Cook and stir until softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add turkey, salt and pepper. Cook until crumbled and browned. Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt and Ranch Dressing Seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Stir in cooked pasta and bacon pieces. Simmer on low until ready to serve. Serve with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg