Freezer Chili Macaroni Recipe

Name: Freezer Chili Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chicken; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style 398 mL; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup elbow macaroni or 1 cup wagon wheel macaroni; 1 cup fresh green beans or 1 cup frozen cut green beans; salt and pepper; AFTER FREEZING OR BEFORE SERVING; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground chicken
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style 398 mL
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup elbow macaroni or 1 cup wagon wheel macaroni
1 cup fresh green beans or 1 cup frozen cut green beans
salt and pepper
AFTER FREEZING OR BEFORE SERVING
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

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["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.", "Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and green beans; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the pasta and beans are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If freezing, see ""to freeze"" section below, otherwise proceed with Step 3.", "Serve sprinkled with cheese.", "TO FREEZE: Let pasta mixture cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal, date and label. Freeze for up to 3 months.", "TO SERVE: Thaw in microwave or in refrigerator overnight. Reheat in baking dish at 350u00b0F for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Proceed with Step 3, above. Serves 4.", "The Freezer Cookbook."]

370

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground chicken, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, preferably Mexican style 398 mL, 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Freezer 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Freezer Chili Macaroni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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