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BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep | Perfect For Bulking | High Protein
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Olive oil2 tsp
- Chicken breast · diced1.2 kg
- Onion powder2 tsp
- Garlic powder2 tsp
- Smoked paprika2 tsp
- Chili flake · flakes½ tsp
- Oregano · dried1 tsp
- Thyme · dried1 tsp
- Bbq sauce125 ml
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Macaroni pasta400 g
- Cream400 ml
- Cream cheese100 g
- Cheese · grated140 g
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni for 1 minute less than the packet says. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with the seasonings and 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil, but not the BBQ sauce. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes. Add the BBQ sauce, mix and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan over medium-high heat, add the milk or cream, cream cheese, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, add the grated cheese and stir until thick. Add the drained macaroni, mix, check seasoning and remove from heat.
- Serve in meal prep containers with the chicken on one side and the macaroni cheese on the other.
- Keep for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the microwave or a pan over medium heat, adding a splash of water or stock if reheating in a pan.
Summarized from Chef Jack Ovens's video. Watch it for the details.
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