White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
This White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli delivers 43g protein and 718 calories per serving — a higher-calorie option for bulking phases. Batch-preps 4 servings in quick time on the stovetop, letting you hit aggressive calorie and protein targets on training days.
Ingredients
- •Rotini Pasta(227g)
- •Broccoli(227g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(302g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Butter(30g)
- •Evaporated Milk, Canned(240g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(1g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Cheddar Cheese(227g)
Instructions
- 1Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender. Add the frozen broccoli florets to the pot of boiling water and pasta, and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli together in a colander.
- 2While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Season both sides of the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add one tablespoon cooking oil to a large, deep skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the surface of the skillet, add the chicken breast, and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes, then chop it into small cubes.
- 3Turn the heat under the skillet used to cook the chicken down to medium-low, and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt, and use a whisk to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Pour in the evaporated milk and continue to whisk to dissolve the browned bits completely off the bottom.
- 4Whisk the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt into the evaporated milk. Once the evaporated milk is hot, begin adding the shredded white cheddar, one handful at a time, whisking until it is fully melted before adding the next handful. Once all the cheese has been whisked into the hot sauce, turn the heat down to low.
- 5Add the cooked and drained pasta and broccoli, and the chopped chicken to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Stir to combine and fully coat the pasta, broccoli, and chicken in the sauce, then enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
718
calories
43g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 54g
- Saturated fat
- 18.5g
- Sodium
- 539 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.4g
4 servings per batch · ~318g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli have per serving?
Each serving contains 43g of protein and 718 calories, with 36g fat and 54g carbs creating a balanced macro distribution. This macro ratio supports both muscle building and general athletic performance.
How long does White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli take to prep?
This quick-prep dinner yields 4 servings in a single stovetop session, allowing you to prepare multiple dinners or meal containers without extended cooking time. One batch covers a significant portion of a week's protein and calorie needs.
Is White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli good for muscle gain?
At 43g protein and 718 calories per serving, this dish is well-suited for muscle-gain phases where caloric surplus and consistent protein delivery are priorities. The carbohydrate content supports post-workout recovery while the cheese and chicken provide both protein and calories for sustained growth.
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