Description
High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food, infusing it with smoky honey BBQ flavors and a robust protein boost. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and perfectly cooked pasta, making it a satisfying meal for family dinners or potlucks. With just under an hour to prepare, it’s ideal for busy weeknights while ensuring you meet your protein goals. Enjoy a comforting bowl of this mac and cheese that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g diced chicken breasts
- 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
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, sauté the diced chicken until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Mix honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl; coat the chicken and heat for another 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese sauce by blending cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, paprika, salt, and mustard until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken mixture and cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 786mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg