Description
This Meal Prep Skinny BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food makeover — high in protein, low in sugar, and loaded with rich, smoky flavor. With chickpea pasta, lean chicken breast, and a creamy low-fat cheese sauce, it’s a meal prep win you’ll actually crave.
Ingredients
24 oz diced skinless chicken breast
12 oz chickpea elbow macaroni
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
4 oz shredded light mozzarella cheese
2 oz shredded reduced-fat three-cheese blend
4 slices reduced-fat processed cheese
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning (sugar-free)
BBQ Sauce:
1 cup sugar-free ketchup
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons hot sauce
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
8 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
Instructions
1. Dice the chicken breast into small cubes.
2. In a fry pan over medium heat, cook the chicken until fully cooked. Set aside.
3. In a separate saucepan, boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
4. In another saucepan, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
5. To the cooked pasta, add almond milk, mustard, garlic salt, BBQ seasoning, cheeses, and cream cheese. Stir over low heat until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the fry pan, pour in the remaining BBQ sauce, and stir until well coated.
7. Divide the mac and cheese into meal prep containers, top with BBQ chicken, and garnish as desired.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of almond milk if needed. Can also be frozen — thaw overnight and reheat in microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American