Best 7 Chili Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, the harmonious fusion of three culinary delights— chili, chicken, and mac and cheese — emerges as a culinary symphony, a dish that captivates taste buds with its tantalizing blend of flavors and textures. The robust and savory notes of chili intertwine seamlessly with the tender and succulent chicken, while the creamy and velvety embrace of mac and cheese orchestrates a perfect balance, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a connoisseur of hearty comfort food or simply seeking a delectable and satisfying meal, let's embark on a culinary escapade to discover the ultimate recipe for chili chicken mac and cheese, a dish destined to become a household favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE



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Fix this Chili Chicken Mac & Cheese in only 25 minutes! Add a variety of seasonings to this chicken mac & cheese recipe for flavor they'll be sure to love.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with chili powder in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Add prepared Dinner to chicken; mix lightly.
  • Serve topped with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, undrained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, chopped
Corn chips, such as Tostitos Scoops, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt and then the macaroni. Cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and hold until the cheese sauce is ready.
  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the red onions and cook, covered, until soft, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until browned, stirring to break up the beef into small pieces. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, and cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and their juices, and the tomato paste; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a separate saucepot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil; cook, whisking, until thickened. Removing from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese, Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  • Mix the chili into the macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional Cheddar and the green onions. Serve with corn chips.

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1232.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lean ground beef, small white onion, garlic, diced tomato, kidney bean, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, chicken broth, cavatappi pasta, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small white onion, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
14.5 oz diced tomato
7 oz kidney bean
7 oz black beans, half of a can
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 ½ cups chicken broth
10 oz cavatappi pasta, or any other pasta
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook ground beef and onions over medium high heat until browned.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional two to three minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, and chicken broth. Stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
  • Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1670 calories, Carbohydrate 134 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 18 grams

SPEEDY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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Step up your mac and cheese game with the addition of salsa and ground beef.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ pound cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE



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What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 banana pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I got the idea from another recipe site, but I've modified it enough that I consider it my own creation now. It's easy to prepare, and reheats well.

Provided by Terri Newell

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup canned corn niblet
1 (14 ounce) box kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese mix

Steps:

  • Cook and drain ground beef with salt, pepper, green pepper, onion and garlic.
  • Add chili sauce, water, chili powder and corn.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes to heat through.
  • Meanwhile, prepare macaroni as directed on package.
  • Combine sauce and pasta.
  • Note. I use jarred pureed garlic, about 1 tsp, instead of whole cloves. Also, if you don't care to use the macaroni and cheese package, you can make your own, or use some other pasta. The sauce by itself makes about 4 cups, and is quite thick.
  • Note -- The first time I made the sauce, I froze it before adding the pasta. It was still very good even after three months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 1704, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 34.1

Tips:

  • For a creamier mac and cheese, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
  • To make the chili chicken more flavorful, use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • If you don't have any leftover chili, you can use a can of chili instead.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs on top of the mac and cheese before baking.
  • Serve the chili chicken mac and cheese with a side of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Chili chicken mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is a great way to use up leftover chili and mac and cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili chicken mac and cheese a try.

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