Chili Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 can(14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can(16 oz) kidney beans
1-2 tsp chili powder, to taste
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch crumbled dried marjoram
Pinch salt
2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 cup(6 oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup(6 oz) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Place oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add turkey and cook, stirring until no longer pink. Transfer to cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder, marjoram, and salt.

3. Cover. Cook on low 4 hours.

4. Fill pot with water and bring to a boil. Parcook macaroni 5 minutes, or just until flexible. Drain and stir into cooker. Cook on low 1 to 1 1/2 more hours.

5. Stir in Cheddar and Jack cheeses and sprinkle goat cheese on top. Let stand so cheese can melt and serve.

**Nutrition INFO (per serving):
496 calories, 34 grams protein, 43 grams carbs, 6 grams fiber, 21 grams fat, 9 grams sat fat, 94 mg chol, 711 mg sodium