Creamy Chicken Mac & Cheese

Prep time: 20 mins  I  Cook time: 15 mins I Total time: 35 mins I Serves: 3 or 4 servings depending on if you’re having this as a side, or a main dish.

Main Ingredients:

Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken tenderloins or chicken breast
  • 1 Tbsp (16g) Oil (olive, coconut, avocado, canola)

Mac and Cheese

  • 3 cups / 225 g Pasta (of your choice) (can buy Ready-Made Pasta)
  • 1 1/2 cup (168g) reduced fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup (56g) Butter (melted)
  • 1 cup (227g) Plain Greek Yogurt

Nutritional Information (per serving) if divided into 4 servings:

474 calories | 49g Protein | 19g Fat | 30g Carbs

If divided into 3 servings:

595 calories | 65g Protein | 25g Fat | 40g Carbs

Notes about recipe:

  • If you want to make this have more calories (and possible more delicious), make some of the following ingredient alterations: use more oil (3 tbsp oil instead of 1), use more cheese and full fat cheese (increase amount from 1 1/2 cup (168g) to 2-3 cups).




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