High Protein Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese by @_aussiefitness

40 min

5 servings

🍗

830 g

Boneless skinless chicken breast

🧂

2 tsp

Salt

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

2.5 tsp

Smoked paprika

2.5 tsp

Italian herb seasoning mix

🫒

1 tsp

Olive oil

🧈

40 g

Light butter

🌿

Parsley

🧅

0.5

Brown onion

🧄

4

Garlic cloves

🥛

400 ml

Fat free evaporated milk

⚫

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

🧀

150 g

Light cream cheese

🧀

75 g

Light grated cheddar cheese

🧀

75 g

Light mozzarella cheese

🧀

30 g

Parmesan cheese

🍝

430 g

Macaroni pasta

  1. Season
    • Boneless skinless chicken breast
    • Salt
    • Olive oil

    Season the diced chicken breast with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning mix and olive oil, and mix well.

  2. Spray
    • Boneless skinless chicken breast
    • Olive oil

    Lightly spray a pan with cooking oil and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  3. Add
    • Boneless skinless chicken breast
    • Light butter
    • Parsley

    Lower the heat, add the light butter and chopped parsley to the chicken, mix well, then set aside.

  4. Cook
    • Brown onion
    • Garlic cloves

    In the same pan, cook the diced onion and garlic until softened.

  5. Add
    • Fat free evaporated milk
    • Smoked paprika

    Add the evaporated milk, smoked paprika, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning mix and salt to the pan.

  6. Add
    • Light cream cheese
    • Light grated cheddar cheese
    • Light mozzarella cheese

    Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese, and stir until smooth and creamy.

  7. Cook
    • Macaroni pasta

    Meanwhile, cook the macaroni pasta according to the packet instructions.

  8. Drain
    • Macaroni pasta

    Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce, mixing until well coated.

  9. Divide
    • Boneless skinless chicken breast

    Divide the mac and chicken into 5 equal servings.

High Protein Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese by @_aussiefitness

40 min

5 servings

🍗

830 g

Boneless skinless chicken breast

🧂

2 tsp

Salt

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

2.5 tsp

Smoked paprika

2.5 tsp

Italian herb seasoning mix

🫒

1 tsp

Olive oil

🧈

40 g

Light butter

🌿

Parsley

🧅

0.5

Brown onion

🧄

4

Garlic cloves

🥛

400 ml

Fat free evaporated milk

⚫

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

🧀

150 g

Light cream cheese

🧀

75 g

Light grated cheddar cheese

🧀

75 g

Light mozzarella cheese

🧀

30 g

Parmesan cheese

🍝

430 g

Macaroni pasta

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Season the diced chicken breast with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning mix and olive oil, and mix well.

    🍗Boneless skinless chicken breast
    🧂Salt
    🧄Garlic powder
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🧂Italian herb seasoning mix
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣Mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/9

    Lightly spray a pan with cooking oil and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.

    🍗Boneless skinless chicken breast
    🥄Spatula

  3. Step 3/9

    Lower the heat, add the light butter and chopped parsley to the chicken, mix well, then set aside.

    🍗Boneless skinless chicken breast
    🧈Light butter
    🌿Parsley
    🥄Spatula

  4. Step 4/9

    In the same pan, cook the diced onion and garlic until softened.

    🧅Brown onion
    🧄Garlic cloves
    🥄Spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Add the evaporated milk, smoked paprika, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning mix and salt to the pan.

    🥛Fat free evaporated milk
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    ⚫Black pepper
    🧂Italian herb seasoning mix
    🧂Salt
    🥄Spatula

  6. Step 6/9

    Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese, and stir until smooth and creamy.

    🧀Light cream cheese
    🧀Light grated cheddar cheese
    🧀Light mozzarella cheese
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥄Spatula

  7. Step 7/9

    Meanwhile, cook the macaroni pasta according to the packet instructions.

    🍝Macaroni pasta

  8. Step 8/9

    Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce, mixing until well coated.

    🍝Macaroni pasta
    🧺Colander
    🥄Spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Divide the mac and chicken into 5 equal servings.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Spices, Oils, Dairy, Vegetables, Herbs, Grains, Pasta

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breast, Salt, Garlic powder, Smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning mix, Olive oil, Light butter, Parsley, Brown onion, Garlic cloves, Fat free evaporated milk, Black pepper, Light cream cheese, Light grated cheddar cheese, Light mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Macaroni pasta

Notes

Boneless skinless chicken breast (diced, raw weight), Salt (for seasoning the chicken), Smoked paprika (for seasoning the chicken), Italian herb seasoning mix (for seasoning the chicken), Light butter (Nuttelex Light), Parsley (chopped, amount not given), Brown onion (diced), Fat free evaporated milk (Carnation Light & Creamy), Light grated cheddar cheese (Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese), Light mozzarella cheese (Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese), Macaroni pasta (dry weight)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Nut-Free, High-Protein

Calories

668 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 62g, Carbohydrates: 66g, Fat: 16.6g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Sodium: 1100mg, Potassium: 780mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin B6: 1.3mg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin C: 4mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Spatula, Knife, Cutting board, Colander

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Meal Prep, Everyday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@_aussiefitness

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

Australia, Oceania

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Melty, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Smoky, Garlicky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigeration : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container), freezing : up to 2 months (store in airtight freezer-safe containers,thaw in fridge before reheating)