Description
Indulge in this delicious High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken paired with creamy Mac & Cheese for a satisfying and comforting meal that is perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 3 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 the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Add butter, honey, and parsley; set aside.
- Make the Mac & Cheese: In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter. Add heavy cream and let it bubble. Melt in mozzarella, cheddar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil elbow macaroni, drain, and rinse.
- Combine: Add pasta to cheese sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy warm or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: High Protein, Honey Garlic Butter Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Comfort Food, Dinner
