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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is entirely vegan, gluten free and ready on the table in 20 minutes. A fantastic meal prep and family lunch or dinner.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

We all need and want things easy as they get. You know I have a thing for all these one pot meals like this Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Soup (Harira) or my Vegetarian White Chili.

Which is ready in 25 minutes and naturally vegan and gluten free.

If you’re looking for more easy recipes like these, look no further and use the search bar. There are many more delicious recipes coming right up for you.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

Let’s keep things easy and make this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.

It’s cheesy, creamy, flavorful in and out, comforting, addictive, time saving, made in one pot.

Always exciting by adding your favorite optional add ons.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

What is chili mac

Chili mac is typically made with a lot of cheese and often you can find ground beef.

The sauce is made with butter, cheese, and cream. Obviously something like this is not plant based or dairy free.

I do something different. Using cashew milk instead of cream as I found out this plant based milk comes really close in taste to the real deal.

I also tried this recipe with almond or soy milk but I find only cashew milk really delivers the desired taste.

Whenever you can, go for cashew milk. Instead of cheese, we simply use nutritional yeast for a bold cheesy flavor.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

How to make Chili Mac and Cheese

This isn’t just a chili mac it’s a One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese. So it’s truly super easy and straightforward to make.

First you will need a pot large enough so that you can cook all the ingredients in it. A smaller one won’t work in this case.

In this large pot heat a bit of oil or vegetable broth for oil free cooking. Add minced garlic and the optional onions and bell pepper.

Fry everything for around 2 minutes.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

Now add 3 cups uncooked macaroni pasta, followed by enchilada sauce, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.

Also now is the time to add the optional seasonings like Italian seasoning, chili powder, or cumin. Mix well and cook everything for 10 minutes.

Last add the optional black or kidney beans and finish with the cashew milk. Cook for 5 minutes longer.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

It’s all done now. Serve on plates or in bowls, and enjoy.

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese makes an amazing and super easy to make dinner or lunch. In no time the whole family will love it.

Also it’s an amazing meal preparation option for work lunches that you can make ahead of time.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

Best mac and cheese

I have to admit of all these mac and cheese recipes that I have created, like this Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese or Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, I love this one best.

Truly they are all my and your favorites. I make them all the time.

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese stands out in preparation wise. It doesn’t get any easier than this.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

If you give this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese a try, tag me on Instagram and Facebook with a picture.

Love seeing all your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.

This One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is super easy to make. It’s insanely creamy, vegan, gluten free and ready in 20 minutes on the table. If you’re looking for easy one pot meals that the whole family will love try it now and learn how easy meal preparation, dinner, lunch, work lunches and more can be. #vegan #glutenfree #vegetarian #dairyfree #onepotmeals #contentednesscooking #lunch #dinner #worklunchideas #mealprep #chilimacandcheese

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is entirely vegan, gluten free and ready on the table in 20 minutes. A fantastic meal prep and family lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried elbow macaroni (12 oz) (I used gf)
  • 5 cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup cashew milk
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt, pepper to taste

Optional add ons:

  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup onions
  • 1 cup kidney or black beans, drained

Instructions

  1. You will need a pot large enough so that you can cook all the ingredients in it. A smaller one won’t work in this case
  2. In this large pot heat a bit of oil or vegetable broth for oil free cooking. Add minced garlic and the optional onions and bell pepper. Fry everything for around 2 minutes.
  3. Now add 3 cups uncooked macaroni pasta, followed by enchilada sauce, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Also now is the time to add the optional seasonings like Italian seasoning, chili powder, or cumin. Mix well and cook everything for 10 minutes.
  5. Last add the optional black or kidney beans and finish with the cashew milk. Bring to boil, turn down to medium heat and cook for 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2.5 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 396Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 842mgCarbohydrates: 79gFiber: 8gSugar: 14gProtein: 15g

Rachel

Monday 19th of June 2023

This was delicious!! I’m allergic to dairy but my kids and partner are not. They’re a picky bunch and this was a huge hit, the kiddos couldn’t believe there wasn’t any cheese in it :) it made enough for plenty of leftovers and since I made my enchilada sauce it was seriously so cheap. This will be a regular recipe for us, thank you for posting it!

Florian

Monday 19th of June 2023

Thanks for your great feedback and making it, Rachel! Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. This is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot and I'll hope you find lots of more recipes to try.

Megan

Friday 7th of April 2023

I’m a vegan and my kids and boyfriend are not. This is one of our go to meals! Kids add shredded cheese to top theirs, and we sometimes eat with guac and taco chips to dip in. Super easy too. Love it.

Florian

Friday 7th of April 2023

Thanks for your great feedback, Megan! Next time don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. Your experience is so helpful for other readers and me. Thanks a lot.

Jill Bolhuis

Saturday 21st of May 2022

This was a huge hit for us! I altered the cheese sauce since I did not have any nutritional yeast. This recipe was a great way to get started!

Florian

Saturday 21st of May 2022

Thanks for your great feedback and making it, Jill! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot.

Becky

Thursday 20th of January 2022

This was so yummy! I used almond milk instead of cashew because the store was out of cashew. I added black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. It turned out fantastic and so easy. Will definitely be adding to my easy weeknight recipes.

Florian

Thursday 20th of January 2022

Thanks for your great and making it, Becky! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback is super helpful for other readers. I hope you'll find lots of more recipes to try.

Devon

Saturday 8th of January 2022

Have you tried freezing this? Have a lot left over and just wondering how it will hold up….

Florian

Saturday 8th of January 2022

H Devon! I haven't tried that (it disappears so fast. 😋) but I would say why not. Let me know what you think.

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