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Meal Prep Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

This easy high protein meal prep honey BBQ chicken mac & cheese is creamy, smoky, and packed with flavor. With nearly 60g of protein per serving, it’s the perfect balanced comfort meal for busy weeks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 587
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g diced chicken breast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 25 g honey
  • 85 g reduced sugar or sugar free BBQ sauce
  • 320 g macaroni pasta (uncooked)
  • 340 ml fat free evaporated milk
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 1½ tsp chicken stock powder
  • 100 G grated light cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Season diced chicken with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add olive oil and mix well.
  2. Cook chicken on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Remove from heat and add honey and BBQ sauce. Mix until coated.
  4. Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain once done.
  5. In a pan, add evaporated milk, cream cheese, chicken stock powder, and cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until fully coated.
  7. Divide mac and cheese and chicken evenly into 4 meal prep containers.

Notes

  • Add a splash of milk before reheating to keep the sauce creamy
  • Do not overcook the pasta or it may become mushy when reheated
  • Adjust seasoning to taste
  • Use any BBQ sauce you prefer
 

Nutrition (Per Serving)

 
  • Calories: 587
  • Carbohydrates: 67.5g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Protein: 59g