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High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep!

This recipe combines the comfort of mac and cheese with the protein of chicken and the sweetness of honey BBQ sauce. It's perfect for meal prepping and enjoying a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner throughout the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce (sugar-free option available)
Mac & Cheese
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta (whole wheat or protein pasta)
  • 4 cups cooked broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese)
  • 0.5 cup milk (any kind)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
  • 0.25 tsp mustard powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. Combine macaroni, cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, nutritional yeast (if using), and mustard powder. Mix well until cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken and broccoli florets into the mac and cheese.
  7. Portion mac and cheese into meal prep containers. Top with honey BBQ sauce (optional).
  8. Allow to cool slightly before covering and refrigerating. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  9. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Notes

For a lower-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of macaroni. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.