Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese

Honey chipotle chicken over a smokey chipotle high-protein mac and cheese.

Nutrition

per 1 serving (makes 5)

651

Calories

61g

Protein

54g

Carbs

22g

Fat

1100 g		Boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed and cubed
2 tsp	10 ml	Salt
3 tsp	15 ml	Oregano
2.5 tsp	13 ml	Smoked paprika
2.5 tsp	13 ml	Garlic powder
1.5 tsp	7.5 ml	Cumin
100 g		Cholula chipotle hot sauce
50 g		Honey
2 tbsp	30 ml	Minced garlic
—		Fresh parsley, finely chopped
40 g		Light butter (for cooking)
260 g		Uncooked macaroni
20 g		Light butter (to toast spices)
1.5 tsp	7.5 ml	Garlic powder
1.5 tsp	7.5 ml	Onion powder
1 tsp	5 ml	Smoked paprika
1 tsp	5 ml	Salt
300 ml		Fat free evaporated milk or skimmed milk
100 g		Chipotle hot sauce (Cholula)
180 g		Light cream cheese
100 g		Low fat cheddar
—		Fresh parsley

Slice chicken thighs into cubes, add all seasonings with olive oil, then mix well and let marinate for a few minutes.
Get a pot of water to boil, add uncooked macaroni, boil for 8 minutes then drain water and set aside.
Pan on medium heat, melt butter. Cook marinated chicken for 5 mins each side. Should be golden and crispy.
Lower the heat before adding extra butter, minced garlic, honey, chipotle hot sauce and parsley. Mix well till fully coated then set aside.
Same pan on low heat, add spices, toast for 30 seconds. Then add milk, chipotle hot sauce, cream cheese. Stir till all is melted and smooth then add cheddar cheese.
Stir till creamy and cheesy, add macaroni with parsley then mix till fully combined and silky smooth. Serve & enjoy!