Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Macaroni Recipes Healthy Macaroni & Cheese Recipes Skillet Chili Mac 4.2 (5) 5 Reviews Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe. If that's not your thing, swap in green bell peppers to tone down the heat in this easy pasta dish, which mashes up mac and cheese and chili into a seriously satisfying skillet dinner. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, rotini or fusilli 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 medium poblano peppers and/or green bell peppers 1 medium stalk celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons chili powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans or chili beans, rinsed ½ cup sour cream ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Sliced scallions and/or pickled jalapeños for garnish Directions Cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add beef, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice and broth; bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add beans and the pasta, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in sour cream. Serve topped with Cheddar and scallions and/or pickled jalapeños, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 567 Calories 22g Fat 64g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups each Calories 567 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 14g 51% Total Sugars 6g Protein 34g 67% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Vitamin A 2176IU 44% Vitamin C 51mg 57% Folate 65mcg 16% Sodium 731mg 32% Calcium 250mg 19% Iron 6mg 34% Magnesium 149mg 35% Potassium 1073mg 23% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved