Chicken Chili-Mac

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 3 cups sliced cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 3/4 cups water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes)
  • 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions and drain; set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in covered skillet.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and peppers; saute until onion is limp.
  4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and all seasonings EXCEPT for sliced chicken and corn.
  5. Simmer 20 minutes, covered.
  6. Add chicken and corn, simmer 5 minutes more until heated through.
  7. Add penne pasta and toss until coated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

893 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.8g 48% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 121.7g 44% DV
Fiber 29.7g 100% DV
Sugar 35.1g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11503.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2140mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 13.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 544.5mcg 61% DV
Vitamin C 79.8mg 89% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 729mg 56% DV
Iron 38.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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