High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep
A high-protein twist on the classic comfort food, this Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese is perfect for meal prep and satisfies your cheesy cravings without the guilt.
- 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
Ingredients
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- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, additional cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prep the chicken by shredding cooked breast or using rotisserie chicken.
- Combine BBQ sauce, honey, and milk in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
- Mix macaroni, shredded chicken, and cheese into the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, then spoon into meal prep containers and add toppings if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or spices for added flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein, mac and cheese, meal prep, comfort food, chicken, BBQ