BROWN SUGAR BBQ MAC ‘N CHEESE

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box (14.5 oz) Barilla® Protein+ Pasta

• 32 oz (2 lbs) chicken tenderloins

• 14g (1 TSBSP) light butter

• 425g (1 jar) alfredo sauce, four cheese, Priano®

• 56g (½ cup) reduced fat fiesta blend cheese, Great Value®

• 28g (1 packet) Kinders® brown sugar BBQ seasoning

• 510g (6 cups) broccoli florets, steamed

• 1 TBSP minced garlic

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Season chicken tenderloins with BBQ seasoning. Bake or air fry at 400F for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temp is 165F and cooked through.

3. In a large skillet on medium heat, add the light butter. Let melt, then add garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Continuously stir for 30-60 sec, then add the alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Add the cheese and cook for another few minutes, until the cheese melts.

4. Combine the cheese sauce and cooked pasta.

5. Top pasta with cooked chicken and serve with side of broccoli.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 520

• Protein: 53g

• Carbs: 57g

• Fat: 9g

• Fiber: 9g