Description
This Chili Chicken Mac Skillet is the ultimate one-pan comfort food—tender chicken, cheesy macaroni, beans, and chili spices all in one dish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
1 small onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, macaroni, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
5. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese on top and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
Swap chicken for ground turkey or beef if preferred.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more spice.
Bake as individual ramekins topped with cheese for serving.
Make it creamier by adding a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg