High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac Cheese: The Best Comfort Dish
High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese – The Ultimate Comfort Dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until no longer pink. Shred the chicken.
- Add BBQ sauce to the shredded chicken and mix well.
- In a large pot, combine cooked macaroni, chicken and BBQ mixture, milk, and shredded cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is evenly mixed. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier version, use whole grain macaroni and low-fat cheese.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein, Honey BBQ, Chicken Mac & Cheese, Comfort Food