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easy chili macaroni

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

I love this dish because it's so simple, yet so yummy. Kids love this dish.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For easy chili macaroni

  • 1 lb
    sweet italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 2 c
    lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    tomato paste
  • 1 pkg
    velveet mac and cheese
  • 1-3/4 c
    salsa

How To Make easy chili macaroni

  • 1
    Heat oil in lg skillet over med-high heat. Add sausage. Cook, stirring until it becomes crumbly and is no longer pink.
  • 2
    Drain, if needed. Add chili powder, stirring to coat. Add broth and tomato paste, stirring from bottom of skillet. Stir in macaroni shells. Bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to med-low. Cover, simmer 8 mins or until shells are tender. Stir in cheese packet. Add salsa. Simmer, uncovered 1 min, or until heated through.
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