Neither Frito pie nor chili mac are dishes that need improving—but why not at least try? Mashing up these two beloved staples of the chili sauce genre is just twisted enough to work.
Drain fat. Return pot to heat and add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, chicken broth, and pasta and bring to a simmer. Simmer until pasta is al dente, 14 to 15 minutes.
Instead, permit me to share this recipe for Hearty Chili Mac I scrounged up from one of the official Crock-Pot cookbooks. Ostensibly, the dish this produces is the same thing you'll get with a box ...
veggie and bean-focused chili or a creamy white chili. Recipes like our Creamy Queso Chili and our Turkey Pumpkin Chili make delicious dinners that will have you scraping the bottom of the pot.