Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

A wonderful potluck meal or a great lunch served with a side salad.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup elbow macaroni
• 1  lb  ground turkey breast
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  seeded and chopped green bell pepper
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  chopped green chilies
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup  shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp)

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
4. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
5. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
8. Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.