High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

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High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

Savor this hearty twist on a classic comfort dish where whole wheat macaroni meets a velvety cauliflower cheese sauce, enriched with tender chunks of chicken breast. A balanced meld of textures and flavors crowned with a golden, bubbly top, this meal is both satisfying and nutritionally smart.

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NUTRITION

505kcal
Protein
49g
Fat
10.6g
Carbs
54g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces Whole Wheat Macaroni (56g)

1 cup Cauliflower Florets (107g)

1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Milk (120g)

1/4 cup Reduced-Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese (28g)

3 ounces Cooked Chicken Breast (85g)

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Salt & Black Pepper to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F.

  • 2

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • 3

    Steam the cauliflower florets until they are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

  • 4

    In a blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, reduced-fat milk, and garlic powder; blend until smooth and creamy.

  • 5

    Transfer the blended cauliflower sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • 6

    Mix the cooked chicken breast and drained macaroni into a baking dish, then pour the creamy cauliflower cheese sauce over the mixture, ensuring even coverage.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the dish is heated through and the top begins to turn golden.

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

This is an example of a meal that Solin would create to include in your personalized meal plan.

High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

High-Protein Baked Mac with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

Savor this hearty twist on a classic comfort dish where whole wheat macaroni meets a velvety cauliflower cheese sauce, enriched with tender chunks of chicken breast. A balanced meld of textures and flavors crowned with a golden, bubbly top, this meal is both satisfying and nutritionally smart.

NUTRITION

505kcal
Protein
49g
Fat
10.6g
Carbs
54g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces Whole Wheat Macaroni (56g)

1 cup Cauliflower Florets (107g)

1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Milk (120g)

1/4 cup Reduced-Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese (28g)

3 ounces Cooked Chicken Breast (85g)

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Salt & Black Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F.

  • 2

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • 3

    Steam the cauliflower florets until they are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

  • 4

    In a blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, reduced-fat milk, and garlic powder; blend until smooth and creamy.

  • 5

    Transfer the blended cauliflower sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • 6

    Mix the cooked chicken breast and drained macaroni into a baking dish, then pour the creamy cauliflower cheese sauce over the mixture, ensuring even coverage.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the dish is heated through and the top begins to turn golden.

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.