Want a great meal that the whole family will love? Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner has it all, it is simple to make and everyone will be going back for more. This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms, where also I’m a contributor.
Are you in a hurry most nights but want something that is simple and everyone will be happy with? Then this dinner is the easy fix. I love the combination of chili and macaroni and cheese. Two great comfort foods come together as one. This will be a meal that you will go back to again and again. A dinner that your family will ask for too! For another fast meal try our Buffalo Chicken Chili, it is bursting with flavor!
Cheesy, creamy, meaty, this meal is a real winner!! I love that it is all made in one pan, including cooking the macaroni. What could be easier, really?? The meal is full of protein, fiber, and deliciousness! My family raved over this and would have it any night of the week.
There are lots of warming spices in this dish to make it taste great with little effort. Adding in some fresh veggies gets the kids to eat them without even realizing it. You can add in more too if you like but I think it was the perfect balance between everything with the peppers, onions, garlic, beans, and tomatoes.
Grab the ingredients to make this tonight, dinner will be served in no time!!

Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner
Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner will be a huge hit with the family and provides a delicious meal for a quick busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. minced garlic jarred
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1-15 oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. dried cilantro
- 1 tsp. salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saute pan cook the beef until starting to brown, add in the onions, pepper, and garlic, and cook until translucent.
- Add in the kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, macaroni, water, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to simmer, and cook for 20 min. Top with the cheese in the last few minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 340Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 655mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 35g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
Comments & Reviews
Amanda West says
This looks delicious!! Perfect for these chilly days we are having. I pinned it!
Jeanette says
That is a perfect easy dinner that I need to use tonight. We have parent teacher conference is and then have to run after Boy Scouts so somewhere in there we need to eat too. This is easy enough that I can get it done real quick.
Diana Rambles says
We’ve been chili mac fans for a long time. It never occurred to me to make it as a casserole. My family will love this.
Stacie says
I love easy dinner recipes. Cooking it all in one pot is even better. The less clean up the better.
Kelly Hutchinson says
This looks like the perfect comfort meal! My husband loves chili mac. I think I know what I am making for dinner thisi weekend!
Tania says
That looks so delicious! I love meaty, cheesy, and easy!
Lisa Bristol says
This Easy Mac skillet dinner looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this for dinner this week.
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing. I love how easy this is. I am totally going to add this to my monthly menu planning
Melissa says
We are always rushing around And need meals that we can prepare quickly but don’t sacrifice taste! And This recipe looks like a hearty meal that can be prepared in a jiff! Can’t wait to add it to our dinner repertoire
Kathy says
This looks amazing. I’m saving this so that I can make it for dinner sometime soon. I’m sure it’s going to taste as great as it looks!
Claudia Krusch says
It sounds so good for cool days ahead! I can’t wait to make it!
Vera Sweeney says
This dinner sounds amazing dinner!! I love quick and easy dinner like this the kids are so busy with after school sports.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Sharing — this looks amazing!
Kaylan Elock says
Making this tonight, it looks great! Perfect for our freezing cold weather!
Tara Noland says
Comfort food for sure! Enjoy!