This Kickin’ Chili Mac Pasta Skillet makes a hearty and satisfying meal, and it’s a dish everyone in the family will love. After all, a hot and delicious pasta dinner is the perfect way to warm up bellies on a chilly fall day.
Chili mac is an everyday classic, but this version kicks up the spice a bit with the addition of a habanero pepper which is processed until smooth and mixed into the tomato sauce. There’s just enough kick to count!
It includes lots of other fresh ingredients too, but because I’m a fan of quick and easy recipes, you’ll find a few pantry staples as well, like Dreamfields pasta!
Dreamfields is made with premium durum wheat semolina, so it has the same delicious taste and texture of traditional pasta. A one-cup cooked serving provides 5 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein!
Kickin' Chili Mac Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 box Dreamfields Elbows
- 12 Roma tomatoes chopped, divided (1-3/4 pounds)
- 1 peach peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1 green chili pepper chopped
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 ounces chili beans
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Place pasta in large bowl; set aside.
- Meanwhile, place two thirds of the chopped tomatoes, the peach slices, habanero pepper, sugar and water in blender or food processor container. Blend or process until smooth; set aside.
- Heat medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef, onion and chili pepper to skillet. Cook about 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally, breaking beef into crumbles. Drain liquid if necessary.
- Add remaining chopped tomatoes to skillet with beef; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato-peach mixture, beans, chili powder and cumin. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add beef mixture to pasta; stir to combine. Add cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
I hope you enjoy this delicious Kickin’ Chili Mac Pasta Skillet as much as I do. It’s a great way to celebrate #HealthyPastaMonth!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! Now I’m craving macaroni…and chili!!
Karla - A Season On The Mountain says
Ahh, comfort food! My husband will love this!
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
The BLT pasta salad looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it.
jmahurin40 says
I learned that the company is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Rhonda R. says
The Fruit and Yogurt Elbow Salad sounds unique and delicious! I would really like to try it!
Natalia P says
Easy clam linguine! Looks so good.
Vikki Billings says
I would love to make the Creamy Stove Top Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Dawn Monroe says
I’d like to try the angel hair chicken picatta.
Lily Kwan says
I learned that the company is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Cathy Truman says
I would like to make Roasted Vegetable Macaroni & Cheese for my family.
I know they would like it.
FRANK says
I learned Dreamfields is made using durum wheat grown by over 1,000 American farmers. It is authentic pasta with 5 grams of dietary fiber per serving – 2.5 times more than traditional pasta.
Jake B says
The Creamy Basil Chicken pasta recipe sounds really good, I want to try this soon.
Debbie B says
i saw a recipe for Lemon-Herb Penne that i would love to try
Sherry Conrad says
I would love to try the Healthy Green Curry Pineapple Rotini.
Candie L says
I have been debating learning how to make a lasagna. So I would love to try the Spring Vegetable Lasagna. Thank you
Theresa D says
The Creamy Basil Chicken pasta recipe sounds delicious and I think I will try it.
Amy Z. says
I’d love to try the recipe for the Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
Jennifer Scheldberg says
The Lemony Spring Pea pasta looks awesome.
Robyn Norris says
I’d like to try the Blackberry Ginger pasta salad!
Gina Ferrell says
I would love to try the Taco Spaghetti.
Peggy Rydzewski says
Cheesy Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Frank P says
Spring Vegetable Lasagna sounds delicious.
Donna Ouimette says
Cauliflower Cheese Pasta with Bechamel looks really good one to try
Zenetta says
I love the Chicken with Olives & Linguine.
Stephanie Phelps says
I love the Stir-fry with Linguine, Beef and Vegetables recipe!
Michelle Coles says
The Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet looks delicious!
Breanne says
I’d like to try the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet
Lesley F says
The lasagna soup sounds good
Bridgett Wilbur says
I see a lot of recepies I would love to try but the first one I would make would be the angel hair and honey butternut squash.
Allyson Bossie says
Toasted Hazelnut Pumpkin Pasta for Two looks super delicious!
cynthia dawson says
We are trying to eat healthier so I would love to try out the spring Vegetable Lasagna!
Kristi C says
I would like to try the Seafood Stew with Rotini.
Rebecca Orr says
The spring Vegetable Lasagna looks really good. I would love to make that for the family.
Trisha McKee says
I would love to make the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet.
tina reynolds says
I really like the looks of the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet I think it would be a hit in my house
Kathleen S. says
I’d like to try the recipe for the Healthy Alfredo Pasta, sounds delish!
Amy Deeter says
The Spring Vegetable Lasagna sounds really good.my family loves lasagna !
Michelle H. says
I want to try the recipe for “Elbows with Prosciutto, Olives and Marinara (Gobetti alla Boscaiola)”.
tallcapp says
I like the Easy Pantry Tuna Penne. It is made from ingredients I usually have on hand so the perfect go-to recipe.
Rebecca Lock says
I like the Potluck Pasta Salad recipe.
Laurie Emerson says
I love the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad. It looks so good and easy to make.
Hesper Fry says
I would like to try the Traditional Lasagna recipe.
Samantha says
I really like the Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash recipe!
kelley roach says
I like the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet recipe
hannah says
I think the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad By She’s Becoming Doughmesstic looks delicious!
Samantha Daleo says
I would love to make the Spring Vegetable Lasagna. My family would love that.
Carolyn G says
The Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad looks amazing. Very light
Elizabeth Owens says
The Potluck Pasta Salad recipe looks so easy an tasty! I would love to take this to a work potluck sometime
Dorothy Deakyne says
I like the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet recipe
Jillian Too says
I found the Vegan Broccoli & Tomato Alfredo recipe. I’d love to try it.
EMMA L HORTON says
GROWN BY OVER 1000 AMERICAN FARMERS
clynsg says
I would like to try the Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomato, & Prosciutto Pasta, although I am not certain I would include the spinach–something I have never liked in its cooked state!
Robin says
I would love to try the Cobb & Rotini Pasta Salad.
Erica B. says
Angel Hair with Spicy Shrimp sounds good.
Beth Minyard says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious! Definitely something I can cook, with my limited abilities 🙂 And thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Aaron says
I learned that October is National Pasta Month!
Dana Matthews says
I have never been on this site before…I love it! I found a great recipe Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera…it has both zucchini and squash in it…my two favorite roasted vegetables….definitely a keeper!
Mary Cloud says
I’d love to try the Spring Vegetable Lasagna
Daniel M says
Spring Vegetable Lasagna sounds good
Susan Smith says
The Angel Hair With Spicy Shrimp looks delicious.
Michele Baron says
I would like to try the Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash…….I’ve never used butternut squash before and this recipe sounds yummy
Brandy c says
I like the Vegan Broccoli and Tomato recipe.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I would love to try the Easy Clam Linguine.
Vickie says
This is a great giveaway for pasta lovers like us. The gift card is a nice bonus..pasta is where it is at.
Although we like all types of pasta recipes ..I adore seafood add ins therefore immediately went to that section..and wow what a great selection. I bookmarked quite a few and can’t wait to make. Like Their lobster pasta salad and a few shrimp recipes like the Thai..my fave.
Tina W says
i think the Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash sounds like a good fall recipe!
susan smoaks says
i want to try the spring lasanga recipe it sounds good
Jessica Lodge says
The Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad intrigues me. I have never thought of this combo but it sounds delicious.
sue14625 says
this sounds really good on a cold winter evening
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2011/12/roasted-vegetables-with-rotini-rosemary-pesto.html
Sarah Hall says
I like the recipe for the Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair pasta.
Barb Stenby says
This sounds soooo delicious! Linguine With Meatballs, Mushrooms and Creamy Onion Sauce
– http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2014/10/linguine-with-meatballs-mushrooms-and-creamy-onion-sauce.html#sthash.ti2NnpXI.dpuf
Anita Mitchell says
I think the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad recipe sounds great and is something my whole family will enjoy.
Kelley Chapman says
I think the angel and devil pasta would be really good.
Anne says
Dreamfields pasta is a favorite in our house, but I’ve never browsed their recipes before. They’ve got some good ones, for sure, and one I think I’ll be making soon is the Quick Chicken & Veggie Spaghetti Skillet, which will be perfect for using leftover roast chicken.
Ron Castellano says
I can’t remember how long I’ve been using dreamfields Pasta, but now I have all my family using it and being Italian that’s saying something. I buy it by the case and give it as gifts and they all say it’s the best gift ever.
Carol Nine says
I love the Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad recipe. It’s a very nice side-dish.
Mary Somerville says
The Linguine Salsa Rosa sounds very good. I have never cooked anything like it, and it is quick, and easy!
Janice says
Angel Hair With Spicy Shrimp (they had me at shrimp) 🙂
HS says
I love the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad recipe.
Nicole Flynn says
The Angel and Devil Pasta recipe sounds wonderful. I love bacon and Gouda is my favorite cheese, so I know I would love this pasta dish.
Kristy Wolfgang says
I think that Spring Vegetable Lasagna sounds really good.
Erin Marie says
The Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera, Looks amazing.
I love anything with pasta and VEGGIES
Carol Belles says
The seafood recipes were yummy looking. This is going to be dinner tonite – http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2014/10/garlic-shrimp-sausage-linguine.html
Danielle Marie says
i really like the Linguine with Fennel and Kale recipe. So yummy.
Allison Swain says
I’d like the Linguine with Fennel and Kale recipe.
Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
WHITNEY says
I found a recipe for Lasagna Soup! It seems like it would be great for a fall or winter day. A lot of ingredients but does not look too difficult to pull off!
Natalie says
The fruit and yogurt pasta looks good
Jennifer Reed says
I would love to make the recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pizza Mac & Cheese for my family using Dreamfields Elbow macaroni.
sarah k says
A number of great recipes, at first glance two recipes that caught my eye as something different that I would like to try is the Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash and Bahama Penne & Seared Mahi-Mahi.
Sharon Schoepe says
The Fiery Confetti Noodles sounds really good. They have a lot of yummy sounding recipes on the site
Stacy says
I would have never thought to put PEACH into a dish like this, but now I am going to try it (but as a vegan, I will use some sort of crumbles instead of meat)! The other recipe that I am definitely going to try is the Vegan Broccoli & Tomato Alfredo. Since becoming vegan almost 15 years ago, I have yet to find an Alfredo recipe that I like, but this one looks too good not to try.
Stacey b says
I love pasta salad and would love to try making the Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad
Jasmine says
Yum! Definitley a meal my family would love
Emily N. says
The Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash recipe looks great.
Sarah L says
I like the Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet.
Thanks for the contest.
Melissa Hartley says
I would love to try the recipe for Penne and Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce, yummy!
Dandi D says
I would really like to try the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad recipe.
Susan P. says
I’d love to try the Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Scallops. http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2014/10/creamy-pumpkin-pasta-with-scallops.html
Karla R. says
Steakhouse pasta salad looks so delicious!
DJ says
The Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad recipe looks really interesting. I have never added blackberries to my pasta. I can’t wait to try this.
Michelle C says
The recipe for Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash looks great!
Nell Jennings says
The Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad is different. I would like to try that.
Margot C says
The Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet sounds great!
kim keithline says
I would love to try the Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair recipe it looks delicious
sandra says
I like the recipe for Easy Clam Linguine
Madonna says
I love lasagna so I would like to try the Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna Roll-Ups
Jennifer Essad says
I’ve been using Dreamfields pasta for a long time, I’m anxious to try their recipe for Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad
ELIZABETH C. says
I would love to make the Shrimp & Pasta Cheddar-Alfredo. Sounds delicious!
beth shepherd says
I would like to try the healthy aflredo pasta. Thank you!
Laura J says
Oh their recipe for the Penne and Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce sounds so yummy!
Agnes Zaragoza says
I plan on making the Kickin Chili Mac and Cheese this weekend. I love those one pot meals!
Carol says
I would like to try the Healthy Alfredo Pasta
Angela Saver says
I love the Kale and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese {Lightened Up with Greek Yogurt}! So delicous!
greentopiaries says
I really want to try the Healthy Alfredo Pasta recipe. Thanks for the chance!
Emily Smith says
I love the Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti.
Tammy Woodall says
I would like to try the recipe Festive Lasagna Roll-Ups with Salsa Rosa Sauce. It looks delicious and puts a new twist on Lasagna.
Lauren says
I would like to try the Healthy Alfredo Pasta.
mary anderson says
The Creamy Stovetop Cauliflower Mac n Cheese recipe looks good.
Mary Beth Elderton says
The Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash looks absolutely delicious! I love butternut squash in the Fall.
Kristen says
I’d like to try the recipe for Southwestern Chicken Rotini Soup.
Julie Waldron says
Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad sounds good.
Audra O'Hara says
I’d like to try their recipe for Spicy Linguine with Shrimp. I’m a seafood nut and love pasta; so of course, I think this sounds yummy.
Jeanna says
I think the Linguine Carbonara sounds delicious and something the whole family would enjoy!
Laticha A says
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2009/09/lemony-angel-hair-toss.html
Jackie says
I think my family would like the recipe for Bruschetta Spaghetti.
Thank you!
Amy Jones says
I’ll try the recipe for Kale Cheddar Mac & Cheese. Kale is a superfood, and Mac and cheese is a super comfort food!
Gina Malone says
The Blackberry Ginger Pasta recipe looks amazing! 🙂
heather s says
The tomato and olive rotini looks delicious and healthy
Jennifer Finn says
i ound the fruit and yogurt pasta to be interesting
Jennifer Finn says
i ound the fruit and yogurt pasta to be interesting
latanya says
Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad
Beth Minyard says
I would love to try the Healthy Alfredo Pasta, looks delicious!
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2015/05/healthy-alfredo-pasta.html
Joy Q says
I would like to try the recipe for Tomato and Olive Rotini
shelly peterson says
I want to try the Asian Pork & Pasta recipe.
Will G says
The Artichoke, Walnut & Prosciutto Angel Hair looked good.
Debra S says
I love noodles. I love Pasta, in every way shape and form and every way to cover it! LOL I learned Dreamfields is made from Duram wheat and has more fiber! I want to make the angel hair and honey butternut squash recipe. I adore that squash too.
Steven weber says
I’d really like to try the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad sounds very tasty!
Richard Hicks says
I like their Tomato and Olive Rotini recipe because it is easy and healthy!
jenn b says
I’d really like to try the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad, it sounds like an interesting combination of ingredients.
Crystal F says
I think my hubby would really enjoy the Spicy Linguine with Chicken. Thank you!
Tari Lawson says
I would like to try the Creamy Stove Top Cauliflower Mac n Cheese.
Kelly Nicholson says
Lemon-Herb Penne make me hungry and i just ate..thanks
Heather Poindexter says
Yum, The Garden Market Pasta Salad with smoked trout!
Gina O says
A couple of recipes caught my attention. Pesto Rainbow Pasta with roasted vegetables… I have been looking for a pesto sauce that does not use pine nuts… and this looks easy and delicious. I also like the Savory Ricotta Angel Hair – it seems like a unique way to add cheese to an angel hair dish.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I like the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad.
Chrystal D says
I’m DEFINITELY going to try the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad. How can you go wrong with berries AND ginger! 🙂
tracy davis says
I want to try the angel hair pasta with squash recipe
Thomas Murphy says
I like the Angel Hair and Honey Butternut Squash recipe.
Seyma Shabbir says
I would love the Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad!
Janet Woodling says
I would make the Potluck Pasta Salad.
Lisa says
The healthy alfredo pasta sounds amazing!
Denise S says
I want to try the Blackberry Ginger Pasta Salad.
Dan Denman says
I would like to try the Artichoke, Walnut & Prosciutto Angel Hair recipe. It looks really good!
Sharon Kaminski says
I found the Tomato and Olive Rotini and I am going to try it.
Elle P. says
I want to try the roasted vegetable pasta primavera.
Betsy Rubendall Barnes says
I would love to try the Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera recipe. I love all the veggies in this recipe 🙂
Natalie says
I really like the Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti recipe!!
Candice says
I would love to try to make the Tomato and Olive Rotini.
brenda boone says
angel hair pasta with shrimp. yummy
Dana Rodriguez says
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera looks really good!
Debbi Wellenstein says
I’d love to make Angel Hair With Spicy Shrimp.
Elena says
I like the Tomato and Olive Rotini
Ashley C says
The Healthy Alfredo Pasta sounds delicious!
Marcie W. says
The Penne and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad sounds super yummy!
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to try the Spicy Sausage Spinach Lasagna!
james doyle says
I love salad 😉 So I’ll choose the: Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad
Lisa Brown says
I like and would make the vegetable lasagna http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2008/06/vegetable-lasagna.html
angie says
I like the Artichoke, Walnut & Prosciutto Angel Hair
Cynthia C says
I would like to try the Healthy Alfredo Pasta recipe.
LISAT says
Dreamfields has 5 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein per serving (http://dreamfieldsfoods.com/health-professionals.php)
janetfaye says
I like the recipe for Tomato and Olive Rotini.
vickie allbright says
Tomato and Olive Rotini is what i would love to try
Ann Fantom says
I would like to try Dreamfield’s Chicken Caprese Salad Rotini pasta recipe.
I love Dreamfields’s Angel Hair pasta.
Erin Fesperman says
The Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera looks so good! Cant wait to try it!
Erin Fesperman says
And also the Tomato and Olive Rotini – a great way to use up those extra tomatoes from the garden!
Shannon Baas says
the antipasto pasta salad sounds good.
Terry Cross says
I’d like to try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza Mac & Cheese
Megan Tilley says
The lemony angel hair pasta looks delicious!
Ashley says
I would like to try the recipe Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera
Mendy Dinsmore says
I would really love to try the Tomato and Olive Rotini. I think it would go with grilled chicken.
Brittney House says
I would like to try the tomato and olive rotini recipe.
Kristy Graboski says
Artichoke, Walnut & Prosciutto Angel Hair- looks tasty!
Lori Walker says
I like the recipe Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera.
Margaret Smith says
I’d love to make the Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair. Thanks so much.
Kathy D says
Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta SalaD looks really good
Tanya Taylor says
I love pasta with a little kick! Great recipe 🙂
Barbara Montag says
I love the Tomato and Olive Rotini recipe.
thank you
Adrienne Gordon says
Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad looks good.
Sandy Klocinski says
I would like to try the No Cook Tomato Basil Sauce
Sandy Headtke says
Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad looks good for a lighter dish
Jessica To says
I would like to try the Angel and Devil Pasta recipe from their site.
Jeffrey says
The recipe for Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti sounds really good, looks awesome too!
Cheryl says
I like Healthy Alfredo Pasta.