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A bowl of creamy high protein mac and cheese topped with glazed honey BBQ chicken pieces.
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High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g Chicken Breast, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 250 g High -protein chickpea or lentil pasta
  • 100 g Light shredded cheddar cheese
  • 150 g Non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 60 ml Low -sugar BBQ sauce
  • 15 ml Hone y
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Sal t
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • Cooking spra y

Instructions

  • Boil the protein pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the diced chicken breast with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir until the pieces are fully glazed.
  • In the original pasta pot, combine the Greek yogurt and shredded cheddar cheese over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted into a smooth sauce.
  • Fold the cooked pasta and the glazed honey BBQ chicken into the cheese sauce pot.
  • Mix thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and serve immediately.