High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep
A delicious and nutritious dish that combines classic mac and cheese with honey barbecue chicken, packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, extra cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, and milk. Mix well.
- Add the cooked macaroni and cheese to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool, portion into meal prep containers, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meal prep, high protein, mac and cheese, chicken, BBQ, comfort food