Description
Indulge in this delicious High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with creamy Mac & Cheese for a satisfying meal bursting with flavor. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful mix, cooked to perfection, and paired with luscious macaroni smothered in a cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking the Chicken:
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Mac & Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. 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: In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter. Add cream and let it bubble. Stir in cheeses, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil macaroni, drain, and rinse.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy warm or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: High Protein, Honey Garlic Butter Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Creamy, Flavorful
