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HIGH-PROTEIN SWEET + SPICY MAC & CHEESE

Lunch/Dinner
Prep
20 Mins
Cook
30 Mins
Serves
4
Macros per serving
Calories
520
Protein
51g
Carbs
56g
Fat
10g

Instructions

12 steps

  1. 1Cut 24 oz (700 grams) raw chicken breast into bite- size pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix the chicken with 4 minced garlic cloves, salt, pepper, 2 tsp paprika, and 2 tsp olive oil.
  3. 3Cook the seasoned chicken over medium-high heat until browned.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup (60 grams) sugar-free sweet and spicy barbecue sauce to the browned chicken.
  5. 5Meanwhile, prepare 1.5 cups (225 grams) uncooked macaroni pasta.
  6. 6In a separate pot, heat 1 cup (257.5 grams) skimmed milk.
  7. 7To the pasta, add the heated milk, 1/2 cup (120 grams) light cream cheese, and just under 1/2 cup (40 grams) fat-free cheddar cheese.
  8. 8Once the chicken is done, mix it with the pasta and cheese mixture.
  9. 9Optional: Adjust spice level by adding 1/4 cup (60 grams) hot sauce or buffalo sauce.
  10. 10Divide the completed dish into four portions and store in meal prep containers.
  11. 11Optional: Garnish with parsley for added flavor. 24 oz (700g) Raw Chicken Breast 4 (12g) Garlic Cloves Minced 2 tsp (4.4g) Paprika Salt & pepper to taste 2 tsp (9.92g) Olive Oil ¼ cup (60g) Sugar free sweet n’ spicy bbq sauce
  12. 125 cups ( 225g) Uncooked Macaroni Pasta 1 cup ( 257.5g) Skimmed Milk ¼ cup (60g) Hot Sauce or buffalo sauce, use less if too spicy ½ cup (120g) Light Cream Cheese Just under ½ cup ( 40g) Fat free Cheddar Cheese Garnish with Parsley (optional)