Description
A comforting dish of high-protein mac and cheese with shredded chicken and a sweet honey BBQ sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or high-protein pasta)
- 1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk
- ¾ cup shredded light cheddar cheese
- 2 oz light cream cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set the pasta aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the evaporated milk, shredded cheddar, and cream cheese. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the sugar-free BBQ sauce and honey. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold the BBQ chicken mixture into the creamy cheese sauce, stirring until fully combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan, mixing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For added flavor depth, consider spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika when tossing the chicken with BBQ sauce. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, chicken, BBQ, comfort food, high-protein
