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One Pot Chili Mac

Chili Mac with Leftover Chili is a quick and easy one pot dinner the whole family will love. It transforms leftover chili into a rich, cheesy pasta skillet that's full of comforting flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 cups leftover chili
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large deep skillet, add pasta and water.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil, stir in salt, cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 5-6 minutes until most of the water is absorbed and the pasta is almost al dente with a slight bite. (There should still be a little bit of water left in the pan, and the pasta will continue to cook while you finish the dish.)
  • Add the leftover chili to the macaroni and increase the heat to medium. Bring the chili mac to a low bubble.
  • Once bubbling, stir in the shredded cheese one handful at a time until it is melted and repeat until all the cheese is added and melted.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring it a few times.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1737mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 5mg
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