One-Pot Turkey Chili Mac
A cheesy, spicy, one-pot chili mac made with lean ground turkey and bold Tex-Mex flavors—ready in under 35 minutes using your Instant Pot.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
- Measuring cups & spoons
- - Wooden spoon
- - Cutting board
Ingredients
- **Chili Mac**
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 4 oz pancetta diced
- - 1 lb lean ground turkey
- - ½ medium onion chopped
- - 4 oz canned or fresh 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
- - 15 oz canned beans drained and rinsed
- - 1 tbsp tomato paste
- - 15 oz tomato sauce
- - 15 oz diced tomatoes
- - 8 oz elbow macaroni
- - 3–4 cups chicken broth
- **To Finish**
- - ½ cup half & half or whole milk
- - 2 cups shredded cheddar or cheese blend
- **Toppings optional**
- - Sour cream
- - Green onions
- - Pickled jalapeños
- - Cilantro
- - Extra cheese
Instructions
- Sauté pancetta in olive oil on Sauté mode. Add turkey and brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and green chiles until soft. Add spices and stir.
- Add meat and beans back. Add tomato products and macaroni. Pour broth to just cover pasta.
- Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Quick release.
- Stir in half & half and cheese. Top and serve!
Notes
- For stovetop, simmer covered until pasta is cooked
- For freezer meals, portion before adding dairy
- Add chili flakes if you like more heat
- For freezer meals, portion before adding dairy
- Add chili flakes if you like more heat