
Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep
This Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese is a high-protein comfort food perfect for weekly meal prep. Tender chicken breast is seasoned with garlic, paprika, pepper, and olive oil, then cooked and folded into a creamy mac and cheese base. Made with skimmed milk, hot sauce or buffalo sauce, light cream cheese, and fat-free cheddar, it delivers big on flavor while staying macro-friendly. With 50g of protein per serving, this dish is ideal for anyone looking to bulk up or simply enjoy a deliciously satisfying prep meal.
Author: Hunt4Shredz
Meal Type: Peanuts Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meal prep containers
Calories: 626 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 700 grams - raw chicken breast
- 4 cloves - garlic
- 1 tsp - black pepper
- 2 teaspoons - paprika
- 1 tsp - salt
- 2 teaspoons - olive oil
- 225 grams - macaroni pasta
- 250 milliliters - skimmed milk
- 60 milliliters - hot sauce or buffalo sauce
- 120 grams - light cream cheese
- 40 grams - fat-free cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with garlic, pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil.
- Cook chicken in a pan or bake until fully cooked. Dice or shred and set aside.
- Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine skimmed milk, hot sauce, light cream cheese, and fat-free cheddar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Divide evenly into 4 meal prep containers and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Let cool before refrigerating for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Energy: 626 kcal | Total Fat: 24 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 132 mg | Total Carbs: 49 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 8 g | Proteins: 51 g | Sodium: 2,547 mg | Polyunsaturated: 4 g | Monounsaturated: 10 g
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