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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 comfort dish that blends tender honey‑BBQ chicken with creamy mac & cheese. The sweet‑savory glaze and rich cheese sauce make it perfect for meal‑prep, delivering plenty of protein in every bite.

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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 chicken pieces with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil; toss to distribute the seasoning evenly.

  2. 2

    Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat, stir in honey followed by the BBQ sauce, mixing until the sauce clings to the chicken with a glossy, caramelised coating; set aside.

  4. 4

    While the chicken cooks, boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente according to package directions, then drain.

  5. 5

    In another pan over medium‑low heat, gently heat the evaporated milk, cream cheese, and chicken stock powder; gradually add the grated cheddar, stirring continuously until a silky cheese sauce forms.

  6. 6

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.

  7. 7

    Divide the saucy chicken and macaroni into four meal‑prep portions and garnish each with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Tips while you cook

Season before cooking
Toss the diced chicken with salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil before heating the pan.
Cook pasta al dente
Boil the macaroni until al dente according to package directions, then drain before adding to the cheese sauce.
Stir cheese sauce continuously
Heat evaporated milk, cream cheese, and stock powder over medium‑low and stir constantly while adding cheddar.

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