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One Pot Chili Mac Recipe

A skillet filled with cooked macaroni mixed with ground beef, diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, with a wooden spoon stirring the mixture. A bowl of shredded cheese and chopped herbs sit nearby.

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe for Month of November 2025

Chili Mac is a hearty, delicious dish filled with ground beef, noodles, cheese, beans, and so much more.

Now you can take your weeknight meals to another level with this one-pot chili mac recipe! It’s easy to make and ready to serve in 30 minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or try ground chicken or turkey
  • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth beef or veggie also work
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 cup cooked pinto beans black beans or any bean will work
  • 1 cup cooked chili beans
  • 10 ounces dry macaroni noodles (⅝ box), or any short shaped pasta
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar Jack are good alternatives
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add the olive oil, garlic, and diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • Add seasonings and ground beef and cook until brown, about 4-5 minutes.
    1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, pinto beans and chili beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
    32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth, 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 cup cooked pinto beans, 1 cup cooked chili beans
  • Once the mixture is simmering, add in the macaroni noodles and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce back to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until noodles are fully cooked.
    10 ounces dry macaroni noodles
  • Remove from heat, top with cheese, and let it rest (do not stir) until the cheese is melted. About 3 minutes.
    1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • Scoop into bowls and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
    Fresh parsley

Notes

  • Make this chili mac in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan. It will distribute the heat more evenly.
  • I absolutely love the simple seasoning blend in this recipe, but if you’re looking for a little more spice, try adding chili seasoning!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 5mg

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