High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
If you’re craving a comforting meal that combines classic mac and cheese with a flavorful twist, look no further! This High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese is not only rich in protein but also bursts with deliciousness. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish features creamy cheeses blended with tender chicken and a hint of sweetness from honey. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g chicken breasts, diced
- 150 g fat-free cottage cheese
- 200 g light cream cheese
- 150 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 300 g pasta
- 2 tbsp honey
- 70 g reduced BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken with honey, garlic powder, onion powder, BBQ sauce, paprika, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Let it marinate.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- In another pot over low heat, mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, and seasonings until smooth to create the cheese sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken in the skillet; pour in the cheese sauce and stir until well mixed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg