BlamCo Mac & Pulled Chicken (Vault Comfort Edition)

Ingredients

• 1.6 kg boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 170 g tomato paste
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup mustard
• 2 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 tsp sugar substitute (monkfruit or stevia)
• 3 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tsp garlic powder
• 6 tsp onion powder
• 6 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Load the Reactor: Add sliced onion, garlic, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
2. Season the Protein: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken dry and coat evenly.
3. Pressure Cook: Place chicken on top of the onions. Seal and cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes, then vent remaining pressure.
4. Shred + Reset: Remove chicken and shred. Discard excess liquid, leaving about 1/4 cup. Return shredded chicken and onions to the pot.
5. Activate the Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, mustard, liquid smoke, and sugar substitute. Set to Sauté (Low) and simmer 5–8 minutes until thickened.
6. Roast the Cauliflower: Toss florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (218°C) for 18–22 minutes until tender with crisp edges.
7. Forge the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, gently melt cheddar, heavy cream, almond milk, and butter. Stir until smooth.
8. Assemble the Ration: Fold roasted cauliflower into cheese sauce until evenly coated.
9. Plate: Spoon mac into bowls and top with pulled chicken. Serve warm.

Overview

Before the bombs fell, BlamCo dominated the shelf-stable comfort food market. This Vault-safe remix brings that same rich, cozy energy using clean ingredients and cut-friendly macros.

Theme: Vault Comfort Classic
Profile: High-protein, moderate-carb, family-safe
Method: Instant Pot + oven
Vibe: Smoky, creamy, morale-boosting

Cut-Friendly Target (Per Adult Serving)

Approximate values:

• Calories: ~480
• Protein: ~42 g
• Carbs: ~22 g
• Fat: ~22 g

Vault Notes

Family Dial

• Kid-safe default: mild, smoky-sweet
• Adult upgrade: hot sauce drizzle or crushed red pepper after plating

Portion Control (If You Need to Tighten Macros)

• Lower fat: use half the cheese sauce
• Lower carbs: serve over extra cauliflower
• Higher protein: add +30–40 g chicken per plate

Storage

• Holds 4 days refrigerated
• Reheats cleanly in microwave or skillet

Serve With

• Steamed green beans
• Simple side salad
• Pickles or slaw for crunch