Description
A comfort food classic elevated with protein-packed chicken and delicious honey BBQ flavors, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, adding macaroni, and cooking until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken by shredding the cooked chicken breast with two forks or in a stand mixer.
- Create the sauce by combining the BBQ sauce, honey, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
- Combine everything by mixing the drained macaroni, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce mixture, and cheese in a large bowl until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy! Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then top with green onions or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap the macaroni for whole grain or gluten-free pasta. For a spicy kick, substitute BBQ sauce with buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, meal prep, chicken, BBQ, comfort food