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Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Serve topped with the honey BBQ chicken.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

560
Calories
48g
Protein
50g
Carbs
14g
Fat
2g
Fiber
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.
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