Chili Mac Skillet

Comfort food can be high in fat and calories, but this is a heart healthy Chili Mac Skillet using just 1 pan is only 282 calories per serving! This is a perfect meal for the family that’s always on the go.

 

Lower Calorie Chili Mac Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn (slightly thawed)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 Teaspoon chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon dried basil
• 1 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 Teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• ¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2/3 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar

Method

1. Cook turkey and onion in large skillet.
2. Drain grease.
3. Stir in next 10 ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in macaroni.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in black beans and heat for 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Serves 5 – Nutrition per serving
Calories 282, Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 26g, Fibre 5g, Protein 27g