Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish marries juicy marinated chicken in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with creamy elbow macaroni, creating a satisfying meal that supports your fitness goals. With its generous protein content, it’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Easy to prepare and customize, whether you’re cooking for your family or prepping meals for the week, this recipe delivers comfort food satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Add butter, honey, and parsley.
- Remove chicken and in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in more butter until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and combine well. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or store in meal prep containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg