Description
Indulge in a comforting and protein-packed meal with our High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. This delightful dish combines tender marinated chicken coated in a rich honey garlic sauce with creamy macaroni and cheese, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also supports your fitness goals. Whether you’re feeding the family or prepping lunches for the week, this hearty dinner is sure to become a favorite at the table.
Ingredients
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- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Marinate cubed chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in butter, honey, and chopped parsley.
- In the same skillet, sauté additional minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked elbow macaroni to the sauce; mix well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or divide into meal prep containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg