High-Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
A comforting dish that combines high-protein chicken with sweet BBQ flavors and creamy mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1½ lbs chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or high-protein pasta)
- 1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk
- ¾ cup shredded light cheddar cheese
- 2 oz light cream cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Stir continually until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken: Toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce and honey until well coated. Fold this combination into the cheese sauce and stir to ensure everything blends seamlessly.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently mix everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mac and cheese into bowls, garnishing with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, add a splash of chicken broth or additional evaporated milk if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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