Cheesy Macaroni Chili Recipe

Name: Cheesy Macaroni Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained; 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1
Cook macaroni for about 6 minutes or al dente.
2
Drain.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet.
4
Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and cook about 6 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
5
Add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn and seasonings.
6
Cover, and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in cooked macaroni and cook additional 3 minutes or so to heat through.
8
Remove from heat, add cheese and stir to blend.
9
Let stand, uncovered, 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Macaroni Chili falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesy Macaroni Chili

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