Description
Indulge in this High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese for a flavorful twist on a classic comfort dish. Tender chicken in a sweet BBQ sauce, mixed with cheesy macaroni, baked to perfection. A satisfying meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
Macaroni:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Green onion
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Shred the cooked chicken.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: Mix honey BBQ sauce with a splash of milk in a bowl. Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chicken mixture, and sharp cheddar cheese; stir until evenly mixed.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
