High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

A creamy, high-protein buffalo chicken mac and cheese made with a sauce blended from cottage cheese, light cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and low-fat cheddar. Shredded chicken is stirred through pasta for an indulgent yet macro-friendly meal.

10m Prep

20m Cook

30m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

150 g pasta

cheese sauce

150 g fat-free cottage cheese
60 g light cream cheese
2 tbsp buffalo sauce
30 g low-fat cheddar (grated)
60 ml low-fat milk

chicken

300 g chicken breast
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
salt
black pepper
1 tsp olive oil

garnish

fresh parsley optional

Steps

1

Season chicken breast with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Make sure the color changes from seasoning, then cook on medium heat for 8 minutes. Shred using two forks.

~10 min
2

Blend fat-free cottage cheese, light cream cheese, buffalo sauce, low-fat cheddar, milk, and garlic powder until completely smooth and creamy.

~3 min
3

Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook for 8 minutes. Set aside.

~10 min
4

In a pan, add the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix until well combined. Add the shredded chicken and give it a final mix.

~5 min
5

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

~1 min

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

55g

Protein

48g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Mac and cheese is a classic American comfort food. This high-protein version uses cottage cheese and lean chicken breast to dramatically boost protein while keeping calories in check — a popular approach in the fitness community.

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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese