High Protein Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese
Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese, a creamy, indulgent twist on the fast-food favorite packed with extra protein to satisfy your hunger and fuel your day! This recipe brings together tender elbow macaroni, a rich medley of sharp cheddar, white cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, and a secret high-protein boost from grated protein Parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt. For an optional savory upgrade, fold in cooked shredded chicken to transform this dish into a hearty, protein-packed meal. Perfectly seasoned and optionally broiled for that signature golden topping, this homemade mac and cheese is sure to impress your family—even Chick-fil-A enthusiasts. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ideal choice for busy weeknights or indulgent gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup grated protein Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, to form a roux, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring that there are no lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and grated protein Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until fully combined.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
If using, fold in the cooked shredded chicken for an additional protein boost.
Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Optional: For a classic Chick-fil-A finish, top the mac and cheese with extra shredded cheddar cheese and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serve hot. Enjoy your high protein copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.6 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.0 g | 800% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 921 mg | 307% | |
| Sodium | 7565 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.0 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 295.4 g | 591% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 5256 mg | 404% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2116 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
