Description
Indulge in this flavorful High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken paired with creamy Mac & Cheese. A hearty and satisfying meal that combines savory chicken with a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
For the Mac & Cheese:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a skillet for 10-15 minutes. Add butter, honey, and parsley. Set aside.
- Make the Mac & Cheese: Deglaze skillet with butter, cook garlic, add heavy cream, mozzarella, cheddar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil macaroni, drain, and rinse.
- Combine: Add pasta to cheese sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy warm or store in airtight containers.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese blend in the mac & cheese to suit your preferences.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables to the dish for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Chicken Recipe, Mac & Cheese, Honey Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Pasta
