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title: "Cook with Brooke: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac"
description: Our very own, Brooke Boyer, Wellness Coordinator has chosen One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac to give you an easy way to make a one pot meal.
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# [Cook with Brooke: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/news/cook-with-brooke-one-pot-cheesy-turkey-taco-chili-mac)

 Written by [MTS](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/news/author/mts) | October 8, 2020

MTS Physical Therapy &  Wellness has been sharing recipes with our[ wellness](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/wellness) members through our monthly newsletter for a long time.

We decided that we should taco 'bout these amazing recipes in a [video](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4qxRWDedPfIpHPv0uCweQ) while showing you how to create them in hopes that you enjoy them as much as we do.

 

Our very own, [Brooke Boyer](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/brooke-boyer), Wellness Coordinator has chosen [One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac](https://youtu.be/eIb56DdagVY) for this [fall season](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/news/backpack-safety) to give you an easy way to make a one pot meal.

Brooke highlights the use of [healthy](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/news/exercise-is-your-solution) ingredients in hopes that this meal supplements your already healthy choices by choosing to take your wellness journey with [MTS](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/).

 

 

### Here's the recipe!

Ingredients:

- - 1.3 lbs. 93% Lean Ground Turkey
    - 8 oz. DeLallo Gluten Free Shells (or whole wheat)
    - Homemade Taco Seasoning 
          - 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
          - 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
          - 1 tsp Kosher Salt
          - 1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
          - 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
          - 1/2 tsp oregano

- - 8 oz. Tomato Sauce
    - 1/2 can, 8 oz. Fat-Free Refried Beans
    - 1 medium onion, chopped
    - 3/4 cup Part-Skim Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    - 14.5 oz. can Pink or Red Beans, drained
    - 10 oz. can of Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
    - 3 cloves minced Garlic
    - 2 Tbsp. Scallions, chopped
    - 2 Tbsp. fresh Cilantro, chopped
    - 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
    - 1 3/4 cups Water
    - 15 oz. can Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth

Instructions:

1.  Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey - breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
2. When cooked through, add the chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper and homemade taco seasoning; cook 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce , refried beans, chicken broth and water.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
5. Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.
6. Remove the pot from heat and top with the shredded cheese, cover and let sit for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
7. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

*Serving size: 1 generous cup, calories: 341, carbohydrates: 40g, protein: 24g, fat: 9g, sugar: 4g*

 

### Want to learn about Brooke Boyer?

<https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/brooke-boyer>

Brooke is the Wellness Coordinator at our [Dulles location](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/locations) for MTS.

When she isn't teaching [Mat Pilates](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/mts-virtual-wellness-classes) or [Chair Aerobics,](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/news/chair-aerobics-if-you-can-sit-you-can-exercise) she enjoys creating and searching for fun, easy and healthy recipes to share with our wonderful [wellness members](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/wellness). Read more about her on our website, [here](https://www.mtsphysicaltherapy.com/brooke-boyer).

 

 

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