Protein Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
Comfort food just hit the gym and came back stronger, creamier, and unapologetically vegan.
This protein chicken mac and cheese satisfies cravings, feeds muscles, and respects women who demand flavor with standards.
It’s cozy, cheeky, nutrient-packed, and absolutely done with bland diet drama.
Protein Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
This vegan protein chicken mac and cheese combines plant protein chunks, creamy sauce, and pasta into a bold, comforting main.
Ingredients
- Pasta macaroni: 120 g
- Soy chunks or soy strips rehydrated: 100 g
- Cashews soaked: ¼ cup (35 g)
- Unsweetened soy milk: ½ cup 120 ml
- Nutritional yeast: 2½ tbsp
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Onion powder: ½ tsp
- Mustard powder: ¼ tsp
- Paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tsp
- Water as needed: 2–3 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until tender, drain, and reserve.
- Boil soy chunks for five minutes, squeeze firmly, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Blend cashews, soy milk, yeast, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add soy chunks, and sauté for three minutes.
- Pour blended sauce into the skillet and warm gently.
- Add paprika and adjust thickness using water if needed.
- Fold cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing evenly.
- Cook for two minutes, then remove from heat and rest briefly.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %DV – Top 5)
- Calcium: 32%
- Iron: 26%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Phosphorus: 18%
- Zinc: 14%
Additional Notes / Flavor Tips
- Add steamed broccoli for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Sprinkle chilli oil if your mood demands spice.
- Serve immediately for maximum creaminess and confidence.
