BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowls

Introduction:
Crafted for those pursuing fitness goals, this High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese offers a delectable balance between flavor and nutrition. With a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and smoky elements, this meal prep dish is both satisfying and straightforward to make. Ideal as a main course, it caters to high-protein, low-fat meal plans.

Ingredients

🍗 700g Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast, diced
🧂 1 Tsp Salt
🧅 1 Tsp Onion Powder
🌶️ 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
🧄 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
🫒 1 Tsp Olive Oil
🍯 25g Honey
🍖 85g Sugar Free BBQ Sauce, Hughes Sugar Free
🍝 320g Macaroni, dry weight, San Remo Elbow Pasta
🥛 340ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk, Carnation Light & Creamy
🧀 80g Light Cream Cheese, Philadelphia
🍗 1.5 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder, Vegeta Real Gourmet Stock & Seasoning
🧀 100g Grated Light Cheddar Cheese, Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese
🌿 Garnish: Dried herbs, parsley or dill

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken:

• Dice the 700g boneless and skinless chicken breast into small cubes.

2- Season the Chicken:

• In a glass mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1 Tsp salt, 1 Tsp onion powder, 1 Tsp smoked paprika, 1 Tsp garlic powder, and 1 Tsp olive oil.
• Use a wooden spatula or spoon to mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are well-coated.

3- Cook the Chicken:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.

4- Glaze the Chicken:

• Remove the pan from heat and add 25g honey and 85g sugar-free BBQ sauce.
• Stir until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the glaze.

5- Cook the Pasta:

• In a saucepan, boil water and cook 320g of San Remo Elbow Pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.

6- Prepare the Cheese Sauce:

• In the same frying pan used for the chicken, heat 340ml of Carnation Light & Creamy evaporated milk over medium heat.
• Add in 80g Philadelphia light cream cheese and 1.5 Tsp Vegeta chicken stock powder.

7- Add Cheese and Mix:

• Gradually stir in 100g of grated light cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

8- Combine Sauce and Pasta:

• Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce, mixing until each piece of pasta is enveloped in cheesy goodness.

9- Portion and Serve:

• Divide the BBQ chicken and mac & cheese into four meal prep containers.
• Garnish the mac & cheese with dried parsley or dill for a pop of color.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment:

• Glass mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Non-stick frying pan
• Wooden spatula/spoon
• Saucepan

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 760
Protein: 80 g
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the chicken is evenly diced for uniform cooking.
• Using chicken stock powder in the cheese sauce enhances umami flavors.
• Store in airtight meal prep containers to maintain freshness and flavor.

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High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese