BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep | Perfect For Bulking | High Protein

Looking for a delicious and protein-packed meal prep idea? Check out this BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese recipe that's perfect for bulking up! This high protein meal prep is the perfect combination of comfort food and muscle-building nutrients. Give it a try and enjoy a tasty meal prep option for the week ahead!
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Ingredients -
Chicken, Seasoning & Sauce -
2 tsp (10ml) - Olive Oil (Divided)
1.2kg (2.6lb) - Chicken Breast, Diced
1 tsp (4g) - Onion Powder
1 tsp (4g) - Garlic Powder
1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp (1g) - Chilli Flakes (Optional)
1 tsp (2g) - Dried Oregano
1 tsp (2g) - Dried Thyme
125ml (1/2 Cup) - BBQ Sauce (Reduced Sugar)
Salt & Pepper
Macaroni & Cheese -
400g (14oz) - Macaroni Pasta
400ml (14oz) - Low Fat Cream or Milk
100g (3.5oz) - Cream Cheese
1 tsp (4g) - Onion Powder
1 tsp (4g) - Garlic Powder
1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
140g (4.9oz) - Grated Cheese (Gouda, Cheddar, Gruyere)
Salt & Pepper
Method -
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni for 1 minute less than the packet instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
2. In a bowl, add the chicken, seasoning, and 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil, except the BBQ sauce. Mix to combine. Place a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes. Add the BBQ sauce and mix to combine. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan.
3. In the same pan, back over medium-high heat, add the low-fat milk or cream, cream cheese, onion, and garlic powder. Mix to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, add the grated cheese, and mix until thick. Add the drained macaroni and mix until combined. Check seasoning. Remove from heat.
4. Serve in 5x 750ml meal prep continuers with the BBQ chicken on one side and the macaroni cheese on the other. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and cracked black pepper. Dig in.
5. This recipe will last 3-4 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. Reheat in the microwave or a pan over medium heat. If heating in a pan, add a splash of water or stock to rehydrate.
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[@stuartdennis8506]

Perfect timing, I’m about to be off work for a bit and my plan is a 5-day-a-week gym routine and this is exactly right for the more treat side of meal prep

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The 🐐of meal preps delivering again!

[@henrymichal8522]

Thanks for adding Macros. This is a great idea.

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All the meal prep videos have macros included 🙌🙌

[@JiisB]

Yeeeees! This is exactly what I need at the moment, a nice big boy meal. Thank you so much mate!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Always a pleasure mate! Please enjoy it

[@davidbillberg2203]

Looks great. Will definitely try it !

[@angeladelph6833]

Yummy Chef Jack, top shelf as always. Now keep my portion on warm please coming from the states sooo going to be a little late for lunch😂. Your awesome, I appreciate you sharing your craft. Not enough time in the world to Thank you for what you have done to my household. So much love from the " States "❤

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Thank you very much. I really appreciate that! Much love from Australia

[@michaelc3656]

This looks really delicious. I could even add a few veggies to it for extra healthiness. So going to try this.

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Ok, it’s on for meal prep day!

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Yummy will make 😊

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Thanks Chef Jack.😊

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Definitely making this

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Brilliant. Thank you

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I love these substantial food recipes of yours. If you could come up with 1-2 more 70-80g protein creations I'd be really set. Subscribed.

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Awesome! I actually make this meself already, so great to see your take on it. I like to add Cholula hot sauces to the mac 'n cheese, both regular and a splash of chipotle 'cos it is very spicy! I also like to sub in cottage cheese for the light cheese sometimes for a different flavour and even bigger dose of protein! Thanks for the video, Chef!

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Very nice!! Thank you

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Oh delicious 😋

[@ByHerHand]

Looks delish

[@joeyk5]

Oh yum. This looks and sounds amazing. 🦻🏻 pepper whisper was in there during the creamy cheese sauce making. You just keep making some great recipes. Thank you Chef Jack.

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Thank you Joey! Haha had to sneak it in there

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great video thank you

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Looks yummy! 😋 What veggies would you recommend if I wanted to add some?

[@12thMandalorian]

77g of protein for 749 calories is an incredible meal!

[@tacitus6384]

That looks like chicken breast, not chicken thighs ;). But great looking recipe all the same!

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🤤

[@seventeenth5878]

You said thigh, instead of breast. Awesome recipe necertheless

[@teenoso4069]

not sure cheese and bulking would work for me. Id stick to seafood

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*chicken breast. We know what you meant tho 👍

[@FlorianHWave]

Did you say chicken thigh? That looks like chicken breast

[@ChefJackOvens]

I hope I didn’t say chicken thigh. It’s definitely chicken breast

[@brucelee3388]

Maybe a slip of the tongue, but I was going to use chicken thigh anyway

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🍗 🍝❣️

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Yeah! Health food! I lost 60 lbs but I didnt eat wac and cheese. Dont need the nutrition list either. Delete my post again.