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High Protein Chicken Alfredo Mac& Cheese

Recipe by Aussie Fitness on InstagramAdded 5 November 2026.
  • 40 min
  • Serves 5
  • 17 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A high‑protein twist on classic mac and cheese that blends tender diced chicken with a creamy Alfredo‑style cheese sauce and hearty macaroni. Each serving delivers about 62 g of protein, making it ideal for meal‑prep and a satisfying, comforting dinner.

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Ingredients

5 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

    Season the diced chicken breast with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning mix, and olive oil; toss to coat evenly.

  2. 2

    Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium‑high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low, add light butter and chopped parsley, stir until the butter melts and the parsley is fragrant, then set the chicken aside.

  4. 4

    In the same pan, add the diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 2–3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the fat‑free evaporated milk, then add smoked paprika, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt; bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. 6

    Stir in the light cream cheese, grated cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese; continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  7. 7

    While the sauce simmers, cook the macaroni pasta according to the package directions, then drain.

  8. 8

    Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated.

  9. 9

    Fold the cooked chicken back into the pasta and sauce mixture, ensuring even distribution.

  10. 10

    Divide the chicken mac and cheese into 5 equal portions and serve.

Tips while you cook

Season chicken before cooking
Mix the diced chicken with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning, and olive oil, then toss.
Set cooked chicken aside before making sauce
After browning the chicken, remove it from the pan and keep it aside while you prepare the cheese sauce.
Cook pasta while sauce simmers
Start boiling the macaroni as the cheese sauce reaches a gentle simmer.
Portion the dish evenly
Divide the finished chicken mac and cheese into five equal servings for consistent protein content.

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