One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese
This One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese is a high protein pasta recipe that you will crave over and over again - spicy, creamy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion finely diced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- salt and pepper
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 7 oz green salsa
- 12 oz pasta protein pasta recommended
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Break up into small pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the taco seasoning and salsa. Stir to combine, then add the pasta and chicken broth. Stir.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a heavy simmer, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring every 3-5 minutes until the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid and the noodles are cooked through.
- Remove the pasta from the heat and stir in the greek yogurt and cheese until completely incorporated. Let cool for about 10 minutes to thicken up, then stir again and serve. Garnish with cilantro if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 744kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 2183mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 3mg