Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac Bowls
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac Bowls pack 62g protein and 564 calories into each of 11 servings, making this slow cooker recipe one of the highest-protein lunch options available. Minimal active prep means you load ingredients and return to other tasks while it cooks. Covers your entire work week's protein targets without mid-day decision fatigue.
Ingredients
- •48 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •100 g Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •30 g Worcestershire Sauce
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •18 g Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •3 Bell Pepper(450g)
- •2 Yellow Onion(300g)
- •672 g Banza Chickpea Pasta
Banza chickpea pasta — higher protein than regular pasta. Found in the pasta aisle.
- •1.2 lbs Bacon, Center-Cut Pork
Center-cut bacon has ~30% less fat than regular. Turkey bacon works as a swap.
- •800 g Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •50 g Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat (Neufchatel)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •100 g Cheddar Cheese
- •60 g Egg, Whole, Large
- •120 g Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •30 g Honey
Instructions
- 1Add diced chicken, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, and garlic to crockpot
- 2Add bell peppers and onions
- 3Cook on high for 2-3 hours
- 4Cook Banza pasta for half the normal time (leave a little uncooked as it will go in the crockpot)
- 5Sear bacon in a pan
- 6Blend sauce ingredients together (cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar, parmigiano reggiano, buffalo sauce, milk, honey, salt, pepper)
- 7After 2 hours of chicken cooking, add pasta, cheese sauce, and bacon to crockpot
- 8Cook for 30 more minutes
- 9Mix and enjoy
Nutrition — Per Serving
564
calories
62g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 50g
11 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac Bowls have per serving?
Each serving contains 62g of protein and 564 calories, with 17g fat and 50g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein options in the PrepForge library, delivering substantial protein for muscle building.
How long does Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac Bowls take to prep?
Quick prep using a slow cooker yields 11 servings, meaning you get nearly two weeks of high-protein lunches from a single batch cooking session. Slow cooker efficiency means minimal active time for maximum meal volume.
Is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 62g protein and 564 calories per serving with 50g carbs, this recipe is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-200g daily protein is essential. The carbohydrate content supports energy and recovery alongside the high protein load.
