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High Protein Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
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High Protein Honey Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @aussiefitness14 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • Chicken breast (diced, raw weight)Meat700 g
  • Salt (for seasoning)Spices3 g
  • Smoked paprika (for seasoning)Spices4 g
  • Garlic powder (for seasoning)Spices4 g
  • Onion powder (for seasoning)Spices4 g
  • Low fat cottage cheeseDairy350 g
  • Low fat cream cheeseDairy65 g
  • Natural cheddar (grated)Dairy35 g
  • Low fat milkDairy80 ml
  • Buffalo hot sauce (20 ml for the sauce, 15 ml for the chicken)Pantry35 ml
  • Macaroni or elbow pasta (dry weight)Grains320 g
  • Honey (1 tbsp)Pantry21 g

per serving

Nutrition

540kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Place the diced chicken breast in a bowl.
    • Season with salt, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Blend the cheese sauce

    • Add the cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar, milk and buffalo sauce to a blender cup.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan over medium heat until cooked through and crispy.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta.
    Step 4

  5. Glaze the chicken with honey buffalo

    • Turn off the heat under the chicken.
    • Add the buffalo sauce and honey and mix to coat.
    Step 5

  6. Combine pasta and cheese sauce

    • Mix the cooked, drained pasta with the creamy cheese sauce.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Divide the mac and cheese between 4 portions and top with the honey buffalo chicken.
    Step 7
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