High Protein Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Dive into a creamy, high-protein twist on a classic favorite with our Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese! This mouthwatering dish combines tender, spicy honey buffalo chicken with rich, cheesy pasta, making it a fantastic option for meal prepping. Get ready to savor every bite while fueling your day with deliciousness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
π Ingredients
Serves 4π₯©Meat & Seafood(1)
- 700g Diced Chicken Breast (raw weight - seasoned with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder & onion powder) (1.54 lbs)
π₯Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 35g Natural Cheddar (Dairyworks) (1.24 oz)Dairyworks
- 350g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (12.4 oz)
- 65g Low Fat Cream Cheese (Philadelphia - or 4 light laughing cow cheese wedges) (2.29 oz)Philadelphia or 4 light laughing cow cheese wedges
- 80ml Low Fat Milk (2.7 fl oz)
π«Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp Honey & 1 Tbsp Buffalo Sauce (mix with cooked chicken) (15 ml)
- 320g Macaroni or Elbow Pasta (dry weight - Lulupasta Protein Elbow Pasta) (11.3 oz)Lulupasta Protein Elbow Pasta
π―Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 20ml Hot Sauce (Franks Redhot Buffalo Sauce) (0.68 fl oz)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Season the diced chicken breast with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then set it aside.
- 2
In a blender, combine low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, low-fat milk, and hot sauce, then blend for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Cook the seasoned chicken on medium heat until cooked and crispy.
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat and mix in honey and buffalo sauce.
- 6
Combine the cooked and drained pasta with the creamy cheese sauce.
- 7
Divide the mac and cheese with the Honey Buffalo Chicken into 4 equal servings and enjoy.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Dive into a creamy, high-protein twist on a classic favorite with our Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese! This mouthwatering dish combines tender, spicy honey buffalo chicken with rich, cheesy pasta, making it a fantastic option for meal prepping. Get ready to savor every bite while fueling your day with deliciousness!
π Ingredients
Serves 4π₯©Meat & Seafood(1)
- 700g Diced Chicken Breast (raw weight - seasoned with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder & onion powder) (1.54 lbs)
π₯Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 35g Natural Cheddar (Dairyworks) (1.24 oz)Dairyworks
- 350g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (12.4 oz)
- 65g Low Fat Cream Cheese (Philadelphia - or 4 light laughing cow cheese wedges) (2.29 oz)Philadelphia or 4 light laughing cow cheese wedges
- 80ml Low Fat Milk (2.7 fl oz)
π«Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp Honey & 1 Tbsp Buffalo Sauce (mix with cooked chicken) (15 ml)
- 320g Macaroni or Elbow Pasta (dry weight - Lulupasta Protein Elbow Pasta) (11.3 oz)Lulupasta Protein Elbow Pasta
π―Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 20ml Hot Sauce (Franks Redhot Buffalo Sauce) (0.68 fl oz)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Season the diced chicken breast with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then set it aside.
- 2
In a blender, combine low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, low-fat milk, and hot sauce, then blend for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Cook the seasoned chicken on medium heat until cooked and crispy.
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat and mix in honey and buffalo sauce.
- 6
Combine the cooked and drained pasta with the creamy cheese sauce.
- 7
Divide the mac and cheese with the Honey Buffalo Chicken into 4 equal servings and enjoy.