# Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Mac N Cheese

This is a delicious high-protein meal prep recipe for crispy Nashville hot chicken mac n cheese that's easy to make.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 2 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 30 g Reduced Fat Butter
- Smoked Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 270 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
- 350 g 1% Milk
- 200 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
- 100 g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar
- 1.5 Tbsp Mustard
- 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 0.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
2. Season the chicken with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and chili powder.
3. Add baking powder, brown sugar, and olive oil to the chicken.
4. Mix the chicken until the color changes.
5. Cook the chicken in light butter on medium heat for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Lower the heat, add more butter, dry spice mix (smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder), and fresh parsley to the chicken.
7. Mix the chicken until perfectly coated and juicy.
8. Set the cooked chicken aside.
9. In the same pan, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, low-fat cheddar, and Dijon mustard.
10. Add the seasoning mix (smoked paprika, garlic, onion, chili powder, black pepper) and fresh parsley.
11. Stir continuously on low heat until completely melted and smooth.
12. Add cooked macaroni to the sauce.
13. Mix until the macaroni is creamy and indulgent.
14. Serve the high protein meals.

## Equipment

- Knife
- Pan
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jalalsamfit/video/7508046025706229014?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d89ad056-f165-4c8d-882d-ca89b05da7e3
- Extracted: 2025-08-09

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