Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep

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

  1. Season chicken breast with garlic, pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Cook chicken in a pan or bake until fully cooked. Dice or shred and set aside.
  3. Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine skimmed milk, hot sauce, light cream cheese, and fat-free cheddar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Divide evenly into 4 meal prep containers and garnish with parsley if desired.
  7. 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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