High-Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
This isn’t your average mac & cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, sweet, smoky — and packed with 59g of protein per serving! Perfect for fueling workouts, satisfying comfort food cravings, or meal prepping without guilt. Made with lean chicken, sugar-free BBQ sauce, and lighter cheeses, it delivers all the flavor and none of the compromise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken breast, cooked and shredded
½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons honey
8 oz elbow macaroni (or high-protein pasta)
1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk
¾ cup shredded light cheddar cheese
2 oz light cream cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Boil macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
In a large saucepan over low heat, combine evaporated milk, cheddar, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the Chicken
Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce and honey. Fold into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
Combine
Add cooked pasta to the pan and mix everything together until fully coated.
Serve
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Calories: 510
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 59g