Description
A delicious and nutritious twist on classic mac and cheese, featuring high-protein ingredients and a honey BBQ chicken flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Greek yogurt, honey BBQ sauce, and milk.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some hot sauce to the mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein source.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg