# Broccoli Cheddar Mac

This is a high-protein, low-calorie broccoli cheddar mac and cheese meal prep recipe.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 255 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 Box Barilla Protein+ Elbows Pasta
- 4 Cups Frozen Broccoli
- 1 Small Yellow Onion
- 4 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Cup Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 2 Cups 0% Cottage Cheese
- 1 Cup Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1 Cup 2% Milk
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

## Instructions

1. Add chicken, onion, garlic, Dijon, Worcestershire, broth, and seasonings to crockpot.
2. Stir and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
3. Cook pasta and drain it.
4. Shred the cooked chicken.
5. Stir in the frozen broccoli and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
6. Blend cottage cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the cheddar sauce.
7. Add the cooked pasta, the cheddar sauce, and the remaining cheddar cheese to the crockpot.
8. Mix until the cheese is melted.
9. Let the mixture thicken for 5-10 minutes.
10. Divide into 8 servings and store in meal prep containers.

## Equipment

- crockpot

## Tips

- Store for 4-5 days or freeze longer.
- Reheat with a splash of milk.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-06-27

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