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BBQ Chicken with Mac & Cheese Meal Prep
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Rub mixture over chicken breasts.
3
Bake chicken in the oven for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through.
4
In a small saucepan, heat skimmed milk over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and cook until melted.
5
Add cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
6
Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions, drain, and mix with cheese sauce.
7
Once chicken is baked, brush with honey and BBQ sauce, then broil for 2–3 minutes to caramelize.
8
Slice chicken and assemble into 4 meal prep containers with mac & cheese.
9
Garnish with chopped green onions and let cool before storing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prevent Dry Chicken Breast 🍗Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking, then use a meat thermometer to pull them at exactly 165°F to avoid overcooking and maintain moisture in this lean protein.
- Caramelize BBQ Glaze Perfectly 🔥Apply honey-BBQ sauce in the last 5-7 minutes of baking to prevent burning while achieving a sticky, caramelized coating that won't dry out the chicken.
- Creamy Mac Without the Fat 🧈Create a silky sauce by mixing light cream cheese with skimmed milk off-heat, then fold in fat-free cheddar gradually to prevent clumping and achieve luxurious creaminess without excess calories.
- Boost Mac & Cheese Flavor 🧄Toast minced garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding milk to infuse the pasta sauce with deep, savory flavor that compensates for reduced-fat dairy products.
- Strategic Meal Prep Storage 📦Store chicken and mac & cheese separately in airtight containers to prevent the sauce from being absorbed by pasta; reheat chicken at 350°F for 8-10 minutes to restore moisture.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
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