MOST DELICIOUS High Protein Chipotle Chicken Mac N’ Cheese!🔥🧀🍗 60g Protein ONLY 585 calories!

Ingredients

• 300 g Elbow Macaroni (cook al dente)
• 250 ml Low‑Fat Milk (2% milk)
• 100 ml Pasta Water (reserved from cooking pasta)
• 100 g Light Cream Cheese (reduced‑fat cream cheese)
• 2 tbsp Chipotle Paste (canned chipotle in adobo)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Honey (adds a hint of sweetness)
• 30 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• to taste Seasonings (Salt, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder) (combine and adjust)
• 100 g Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 400 g Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, diced 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 Egg (large, beaten)
• 50 g All‑Purpose Flour (for coating chicken)
• 30 g Cornstarch (for coating chicken)
• 2 tbsp Low‑Calorie Chipotle Sauce (for tossing cooked chicken)
• as needed Cooking Spray (lightly spray chicken before baking)

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente. Reserve 100 ml of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Blend Sauce Ingredients

   In a blender combine low‑fat milk, reserved pasta water, light cream cheese, chipotle paste, lemon juice, honey, grated Parmesan, and the seasonings. Blend on high until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Thicken Sauce

   Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

4. Combine Pasta and Cheese

   Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, then stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Dice Chicken

   Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and cut into uniform 1‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Season Chicken

   Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the seasonings, crack in one egg, and toss until every piece is fully coated.

   Time: PT3M

7. Coat Chicken

   In a separate bowl combine flour and cornstarch. Add the seasoned chicken and toss until each cube is lightly dusted with the dry mixture.

   Time: PT3M

8. Prepare for Baking

   Arrange the coated chicken cubes on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Lightly spray the pieces with cooking spray.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake or Air‑Fry Chicken

   Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, or air‑fry at 400°F for 12‑15 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

10. Toss Chicken in Chipotle Sauce

    Transfer the hot chicken cubes to a bowl, drizzle with low‑calorie chipotle sauce, and toss gently to coat.

    Time: PT2M

11. Portion and Serve

    Divide the cheesy pasta and chipotle chicken evenly into four containers. Serve immediately or store for later.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

800

Protein

60g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

35g

Fiber

5g