Buffalo Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Bowls
Buffalo Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Bowls deliver 57g protein and 512 calories per serving—carb-rich enough for post-workout meals without sacrificing protein density. The slow cooker handles all 10 servings with zero attention, freeing you to focus on training while your macros sort themselves.
Ingredients
- •3 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •1 cup Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •1 cup Ranch Dressing, Regular
- •1 Ranch Dressing, Regular(28g)
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 Bacon(225g)
- •1 Tomato(225g)
Instructions
- 1Add chicken to crockpot
- 2Season with salt, pepper, garlic seasoning, and onion seasoning
- 3Add hot sauce, fat-free ranch, and ranch seasoning packet
- 4Set crockpot to high and cook for 3 hours
- 515 minutes before chicken is done, boil one box of pasta (8 servings)
- 6Shred the chicken
- 7Add cooked pasta to the crockpot
- 8Add fat free mozzarella cheese
- 9Add fat free cheddar cheese
- 10Add bacon bits
- 11Add sun dried tomatoes
- 12Mix everything together
- 13Plate into 10 portions and enjoy
Nutrition — Per Serving
512
calories
57g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 49g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Bowls have per serving?
Each serving delivers 57g protein and 512 calories with 10g fat and 49g carbs. This macro split makes it a strong contender for hitting 160-180g daily protein without excess calories.
How many servings does Buffalo Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Bowls make and how quickly can I prepare it?
The slow cooker recipe yields 10 servings with quick prep time, allowing you to batch-cook most of your week's meals in one session. Active prep is minimal since the slow cooker handles the cooking.
Is Buffalo Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 57g protein per serving and 49g carbs for post-workout fuel, this recipe supports muscle gain phases effectively. The calorie density at 512 per serving makes it ideal for lifters in a surplus or maintenance phase.
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