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

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 meal prep containers

Calories: 677 kcal per serving

Ingredients

700 gram - raw chicken breast
4 cloves - garlic
1 teaspoon - black pepper
2 teaspoon - paprika
1 teaspoon - salt
2 teaspoon - olive oil
225 gram - macaroni pasta
250 milliliter - skimmed milk
60 milliliter - hot sauce or buffalo sauce
120 gram - light cream cheese
40 gram - fat-free cheddar cheese
⅛ - 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.