Honey Barbecue Chicken Mac & Cheese

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season your diced chicken breast with 1 tsp each of salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then add 1 tsp of olive oil and mix well.
  2. 2Cook the chicken on medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. 3Once the chicken is cooked, take it off the heat and add 25g of honey with 85g of barbecue sauce.
  4. 4Mix well until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
  5. 5Start cooking 320g of pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  6. 6While the pasta is cooking, to a pan on medium heat, add 340ml fat-free evaporated milk, 80g light cream cheese, 1.5 tsp chicken stock powder, and 100g light grated cheddar cheese.
  7. 7Continue stirring until the sauce is fully combined and smooth/creamy.
  8. 8Add the cooked and drained pasta to the mac and cheese sauce, then mix until the pasta is fully coated.
  9. 9Divide the honey barbecue chicken and mac and cheese into 4 equal servings for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 700 g diced chicken breast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 25 g honey
  • 85 g reduced sugar or sugar-free barbecue sauce
  • 320 g macaroni pasta
  • 340 ml fat-free evaporated milk
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 1.5 tsp chicken stock powder
  • 100 g grated light cheddar cheese

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Add a splash of milk before reheating your meal prep so the mac and cheese turns out creamy every time.
  • To maximize flavor in your mac and cheese, add chicken stock powder.