Description
Indulge in a comforting and nutritious meal with High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. This delightful dish features succulent marinated chicken smothered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired perfectly with creamy, cheesy macaroni. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this satisfying recipe is packed with protein to support your fitness goals while delivering the ultimate comfort food experience. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in butter, honey, and chopped parsley until well mixed.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer.
- Gradually mix in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until melted.
- Add cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg