Here’s an easy, high-protein dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights: Honey BBQ Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese. Start by cutting your chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. We’re keeping the seasoning simple with pantry staples.
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Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. Give everything a good mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Next, add your seasoned chicken to a hot skillet and let it cook until golden brown.
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Keep stirring until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Toss it with your favorite honey barbecue sauce for that sweet and smoky flavor. Now for the mac and cheese, I’m using a protein pasta, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, evaporated milk to make it creamy.
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Start by warming up the evaporated milk over medium low heat, add your cream cheese, let it soften, stir everything together until smooth and creamy. makes a great base for homemade cheese sauce. Next, add your seasoning; keep stirring. You want the sauce nice and smooth before adding the shredded cheddar.
Gradually stir in your cheddar until everything melts together into a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Then fold in your cooked protein pasta and mix until every piece is coated. And that’s dinner.
Honey barbecue chicken with creamy, high-protein mac and cheese. Easy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.
