One Pot Cheesy Chicken Chili Mac (Low FODMAP)

10 Minutes prep • 30 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

A hearty blend of tender chicken, creamy butter beans, flavorful cheese, and a touch of cream, all infused with the vibrant flavors of tomatoes and smoky seasonings. This delicious chili mac promises to delight your taste buds and warm your soul with every spoonful. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with loved ones, it's a comforting and satisfying dish that's sure to become a favorite. Don’t be afraid of the poblano chili. Once you take the seeds out, it’s quite mild.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil

1 pound ground chicken (or beef or turkey)

1 cup leek greens (chopped)

1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon Gourmend Garlic Scape Powder (Use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1/2 teaspoon Smoke N Sanity Essence of Garlic Salt (Use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 cups (24 ounces) canned crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 can (4 ounces) fire-roasted diced green chilies

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups chicken broth (I use Whole Foods Organic 365 chicken broth or Gourmend low FODMAP Organic Chicken Broth - use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1 pound gluten-free pasta, cooked per package instructions

1 cup canned butter beans, rinsed and drained

2 ounces lactose-free cream cheese, at room temperature (or 1/4 cup heavy cream)

1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Chopped green onion greens or cilantro, for serving

Directions

(1) Prepare: Wash and chop the leek greens. Seed and chop the poblano chili. Cook the pasta.

(2) Cook the meat: In a large pot set over medium-high heat, add the garlic-infused olive oil. When hot, add the meat and the leek greens. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat all over, breaking up the meat as you go.

(3) Add the vegetables: Add the poblano chili, chili powder, garlic scape powder, essence of garlic salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, tomato paste, diced chilies, butter beans, and chicken broth. Bring just to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 minutes to blend the flavors.

(4) Finish: Stir in the cream cheese (or cream), and the grated cheese and stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta. Stir gently to blend. Cook another few minutes until the pasta is warmed through and the soup is nice and creamy.

(5) Plate and serve: Serve in bowls and top with green onion greens or cilantro. Add some crusty sourdough bread alongside and you’re all set!

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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