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Easy High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

Recipe by Aussie Fitness on InstagramAdded 9 November 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 4
  • 13 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A high‑protein twist on classic comfort food, this honey BBQ chicken mac & cheese blends a sweet, smoky glaze with a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for meal‑prep, it delivers about 59 g of protein per serving while staying quick and satisfying.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Aussie Fitness gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the diced chicken breast with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil in a bowl; mix until evenly seasoned.

  2. 2

    Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low, add honey and the sugar‑free BBQ sauce, and toss the chicken until it is coated in a thick, sticky glaze; set aside.

  4. 4

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook according to the package directions until al dente; drain well.

  5. 5

    In another pan over medium‑low heat, whisk together the evaporated milk, light cream cheese, and chicken stock powder until smooth; gradually stir in the grated cheddar cheese until a rich cheese sauce forms.

  6. 6

    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until every piece is fully coated.

  7. 7

    Divide the honey BBQ chicken mac & cheese into four meal‑prep containers, garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Season before cooking
Mix the diced chicken with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil before heating.
Cook chicken evenly
Cook the chicken about 4 minutes per side on medium heat until golden and fully cooked.
Create a smooth cheese sauce
Whisk evaporated milk, light cream cheese, and chicken stock powder together before stirring in grated cheddar.
Drain pasta well
After boiling, drain the macaroni thoroughly before adding it to the cheese sauce.

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