Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:  500g Chicken Breast, cubed;  2 tsp Olive Oil;  1 tsp Salt;  1 tsp Pepper;  1 tsp Paprika;  1 tsp Oregano;  1 tsp Garlic Powder;  200ml 1% Milk;  120g Light Cream Cheese;  40g Low Fat Cheese(Cheddar or Mozzarella);  3 tbsp Hot Sauce;  170g Whole Wheat Uncooked Macaroni;  Coriander (Optional);  Parsley (Optional)

5 steps

Creamy, Spicy Chicken Mac and Cheese! So easy to make, packed with protein, calorie friendly and great for meal prep!

Updated at: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:00:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories354.3 kcal (18%)

Total Fat13.9 g (20%)

Carbs30.8 g (12%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein25.2 g (50%)

Sodium911.6 mg (46%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

500gChicken Breast

cubed

2 tspOlive Oil

1 tspSalt

1 tspPepper

1 tspPaprika

1 tspOregano

1 tspGarlic Powder

200ml1% Milk

120gLight Cream Cheese

40gLow Fat Cheese

Cheddar or Mozzarella

3 TbspHot Sauce

170gMacaroni

Whole Wheat, Uncooked

Instructions

Step 1

Start by cutting your chicken breasts into cubes. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

Get water in a pot, add salt and bring to a boil. Add your macaroni pasta and cook for 8-10 mins till al dente. Remove some pasta water for later.

Step 3

Get a pan on medium heat, add cooking spray then cook the chicken for 6-8 mins then set the chicken aside.

Step 4

In the same pan on low heat add low fat milk, light cream cheese, cheddar and any hot sauce. Use a whisk or spatula to mix everything till smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add your cooked macaroni, mix till combined then add the cooked chicken and give it a final mix! Garnish with parsley and ENJOY!