Chicken Chili Macaroni Recipe

Name: Chicken Chili Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) lean ground chicken; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style; 1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) tomato sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin; 1 cup (250 ml) elbow or wagon wheel macaroni; 1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen cut green beans; Salt and pepper; 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb (500 g) lean ground chicken
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style
1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) tomato sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
1 cup (250 ml) elbow or wagon wheel macaroni
1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen cut green beans
Salt and pepper
1 cup (250 ml) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

1
In a large skillet, cook chicken with garlic over medium high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
2
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano and cumin.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Stir in macaroni and green beans; bring back to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the pasta and beans are tender.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
If freezing, see to freeze section below; otherwise proceed with step
8
Serve sprinkled with cheese.
9
To freeze: Let pasta mixture cool.
10
Spoon into freezer containers; seal, date and label.
11
Freeze for up to 3 months.
12
To serve: Thaw in microwave or in refrigerator overnight.
13
Reheat in baking dish at 350F (180C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
14
Proceed with step 3, above.
15
From Rose Murray: Quick Chicken

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (500 g) lean ground chicken, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style, 1 can (14 oz [398 ml]) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chili Macaroni 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.

Chicken Chili Macaroni

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