High Protein Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Mac N Cheese

• total time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

1000g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cubed

1 ½ Tsp Black Pepper

2 ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika

2 Tsp Garlic Powder

2 Tsp Onion Powder

1 ½ Tsp Chilli Powder

2 Tbsp Baking Powder

2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar

2 Tsp Olive Oil

30g Reduced Fat Butter (for cooking)

Dry Spice Rub - Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder (once cooked)

2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Creamy Mac n Cheese

270g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta

350g 1% Milk

200g 50% Fat Cream Cheese

100g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar

1.5 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

1 Tsp Each: Smoked Paprika, Garlic & Onion Powder

1/2 Tsp each: Black Pepper, Chilli Powder

1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions

Cut chicken into bite sized cubes and season with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, and olive oil.

Boil water/broth for noodles

Cook the chicken in light butter, medium heat for 4-5 mins each side. You want a crispy golden brown crust to form.

Once cooked, lower the heat, add extra butter, dry spice mix and parsley. Mix thoroughly till well coated and spices are rubbed in.

Pan on medium low heat, add milk, cream cheese, cheddar, mustard, spices and parsley. Use a spatula to continuously stir till all is melted and a smooth consistency.

Let the sauce thicken slightly, then add cooked macaroni. Give it a mix till well coated and creamy.

Notes

Macros Per Serving (5 Total)

586 Calories | 57g Protein | 52g Carbs | 16g Fat

Ingredients (Makes 5)

This is My Best Mac n Cheese recipe yet! An incredibly popular combo, tastes ridiculously delicious with way better macros and higher in protein. Simple cooking techniques, the chicken itself is 11/10!😮💨🤤