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Spicy Chicken Mac & Cheese
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

Spicy Chicken Mac & Cheese

A healthy and easy spicy chicken mac and cheese made with seasoned chicken breast and a creamy low-fat cheese sauce. The dish combines macaroni with a hot sauce-spiked cheddar and cream cheese base for a satisfying meal under 500 calories.

10m Prep
20m Cook
30m Total
1 Servings
high-protein mac-and-cheese spicy chicken pasta low-fat comfort-food

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 200 g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 80 g macaroni (cooked)
  • fresh parsley (chopped) optional
cheese sauce
  • 120 ml low-fat milk
  • 50 g light cream cheese
  • 40 g low-fat cheddar (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

Steps

  1. 1
    Cube the chicken breast and add to a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. Mix well until evenly coated.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Add the seasoned chicken to a hot pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    In the same pan on low heat, add the low-fat milk, light cream cheese, low-fat cheddar, and hot sauce. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
    ~5 min
  4. 4
    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until fully combined. Add the cooked chicken on top.
    ~2 min
  5. 5
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
    ~1 min

Nutrition (per serving)

500
Calories
45g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Mac and cheese is a beloved American comfort food that has been lightened up here with low-fat dairy alternatives and lean chicken breast to fit a fitness-focused lifestyle.
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