One-Pot Turkey Chili Mac
A one-pot meal of ground turkey, macaroni, beans, and cheese—comforting, hearty, and ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
- - Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- **Main Ingredients**
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 4 oz pancetta diced
- - 1 lb ground turkey
- - ½ medium onion chopped
- - 4 oz green chiles
- - 1 tbsp chili powder
- - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- - 2 tsp dried marjoram
- - 2 tsp dried oregano
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 1 15 oz can beans
- - 1 tbsp tomato paste
- - 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- - 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- - 8 oz elbow macaroni
- - ~4 cups chicken broth
- **To Finish**
- - ½ cup half & half
- - 2 cups shredded cheese
- **Optional Toppings**
- - Sour cream green onions, jalapeños, shredded cheese, cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté pancetta and turkey until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté onion and chiles. Add spices.
- Return meat. Layer in beans, tomato products, pasta, and broth. Do not stir.
- Pressure cook for 4 minutes. Quick release.
- Stir in half & half and cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Serve with toppings.
Notes
- Customize spice level with jalapeños or chili flakes
- Can be frozen up to 3 months
- Dairy-free alternatives work too
- Can be frozen up to 3 months
- Dairy-free alternatives work too