Chipotle Chicken Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Chipotle Chicken Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs ground chicken; 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning; 1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 lb shiitake mushroom caps, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped with their juices; 1 tablespoon cumin; 12 ounces beer; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb macaroni; 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional); cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs ground chicken
2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning
1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
1/4 lb shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped with their juices
1 tablespoon cumin
12 ounces beer
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

1
Heat a deep, large skillet or pot over high heat.
2
Add 2 T extra-virgin olive oil and the meat.
3
Season the meat with the grill seasoning and sear it, browning and crumbling it, for 3-5 minutes.
4
Transfer the meat to a plate and return the pot to the stove.
5
Reduce the heat to medium high and add the remaining tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Add the mushrooms and begin to brown them before adding the other veggies.
7
After 2-3 minutes the mushrooms will begin to shrink and soften.
8
Push the mushrooms off to one side of the pot and add all the remaining veggies to the opposite side of the pot.
9
Once the onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic have been working for a few minutes, mix the veggies with the mushrooms.
10
Return the meat to the pan and season with Worcestershire sauce, chipotle and cumin.
11
Add the beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up all the pan drippings. Reduce the beer by half, 2 minutes.
12
Add the black beans, tomatoes, stock and thyme to the chili and simmer for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
13
While the chili simmers, cook the pasta al dente and drain.
14
Add the cooked pasta to the chili and stir to combine.
15
Pour the chili-mac into a 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with a mixture of smoked Gouda and Cheddar.
16
Melt the cheeses under a hot broiler 6 inches from the heat until golden.
17
Garnish the dish with finely chopped raw onions and chopped cilantro. (This step is optional.).

1716

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 lbs ground chicken, 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning, 1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Chicken Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle Chicken Chili Mac

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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