Reposting one of my absolute favorites by @Nikitafair 😋

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat or reduced‑fat, blended until smooth)
• 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (fat‑free shredded cheddar)
• 1 packet Mac and Cheese Packet (store‑bought boxed mac and cheese flavor mix)
• 0.25 cup Buffalo Sauce (divided: 0.25 cup for sauce blend, plus 4 Tbsp later)
• 0.5 cup Fat‑Free Milk (any low‑fat milk works)
• 24 oz Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, diced into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch (helps chicken crisp up)
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 2 Tbsp Light Ranch Dressing (for drizzling on top)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped, for garnish)
• 8 oz Protein Pasta (dry weight; cook according to package directions)

Instructions

1. Blend Cheese Sauce

   Combine 1 ½ cups cottage cheese, ½ cup shredded fat‑free cheddar, the mac‑and‑cheese packet, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, and ½ cup fat‑free milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season and Coat Chicken

   Dice 24 oz chicken breast into 1‑inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the chicken with minced garlic, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp onion powder, and 1 Tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Chicken

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the pieces are golden and crispy.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

4. Add Honey‑Buffalo Glaze

   Stir in 2 Tbsp honey and 4 Tbsp buffalo sauce to the cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and coat the chicken.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Cook Pasta

   While the chicken finishes, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz protein pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Return the drained pasta to the pot or a large bowl. Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta and toss until fully coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.

   Time: PT2M

7. Plate and Garnish

   Divide the cheesy pasta into serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the honey‑buffalo chicken, drizzle with light ranch dressing, add a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce if desired, and sprinkle chopped chives.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

64 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g