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.
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.
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 ...