High Protein Jalapeño Popper Mac n' Cheese
This high protein mac n' cheese is sure to hit the spot when the comfort food craving strikes! Your growing kids are sure to love it as well! Give it a try!
Ingredients
- 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
- 5 wedges laughing cow cheese
- 7 tbsp jalapeño juice
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups chicken, diced
- 8 oz protein pasta (or whole grain)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- To a blender cup or food processor add the cottage cheese, laughing cow cheese, jalapeño juice, nutritional yeast, pepper, garlic powder, and mustard. Blend until smooth.
- Cut the raw chicken into bite sized pieces or cubes. Season with paprika (I always add some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to this as well).
- Heat olive oil on medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking cook protein pasta (or whole wheat pasta) according to packaging.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and cheese sauce.
- Top with the sliced jalapeños and freshly chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!