Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

A high-protein honey BBQ chicken mac and cheese at just 560 calories, combining tender golden chicken with a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce over macaroni. The sweet and smoky BBQ glazed chicken cubes pair perfectly with the indulgent but light cheese sauce made from evaporated milk and cream cheese. Great for meal prep.

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10m Prep

20m Cook

30m Total

2 Servings

high-protein meal-prep mac-and-cheese chicken bbq comfort-food 560-calories

Ingredients

chicken

300 g chicken breast (cubed)
2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey

pasta

150 g cooked macaroni (cooked)

sauce

200 ml light evaporated milk
1 tsp hot sauce
60 g light cream cheese
40 g cheddar cheese (grated)

Steps

1

Cube the chicken breast and season with fresh garlic, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, salt and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.

~5 min
2

Cook chicken on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the heat, add BBQ sauce and honey, mix well, then set the chicken aside.

~10 min
3

In the same pan add light evaporated milk, hot sauce, light cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powder. Stir until smooth and creamy.

~5 min
4

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Serve topped with the honey BBQ chicken.

~2 min

Nutrition (por porción)

560

Calorías

48g

Proteína

50g

Carbohidratos

14g

Grasa

Fibra

Cultural Context

Mac and cheese is a beloved American comfort food. This fitness-friendly version uses light dairy and lean chicken to boost protein while keeping the indulgent feel.