High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

This High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese features tender chicken marinated in honey garlic butter, paired with creamy mac & cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

large skillet
Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

3 pieces chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking the Chicken

3 tablespoon avocado oil or oil of choice
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Mac & Cheese

2 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinate and Cook 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.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, honey, and chopped parsley. Let it melt and coat the chicken, then set aside.

Make Mac & Cheese

In the same skillet, add butter to deglaze the pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently bubble.
Stir in the mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking.
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Serve

Enjoy warm or divide into four airtight containers for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, high protein, Honey Garlic Chicken, Mac and Cheese, pasta recipes

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