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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
A creamy, spicy, high-protein pasta dish combining buffalo chicken and cheesy goodness for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
8
oz
pasta
0.5
tbsp
oil
1
lb
ground chicken
2
tbsp
ranch seasoning powder
16
oz
cottage cheese
(~ 2 cups)
0.5
cup
milk
0.5
cup
hot sauce
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
onion powder
1.5
cups
shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
Cook ground chicken in oil until browned; season with ranch seasoning.
Blend cottage cheese, milk, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
Drain pasta, combine with chicken and sauce, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or chives before serving.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Buffalo Chicken, High-Protein, Pasta