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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Mac & Cheese Delight

Enjoy a satisfying High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese, a meal that's both nutritious and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for extra juiciness
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil/Butter for cooking the chicken
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley for garnish
For the Mac & Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts and marinate with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Stir in butter, honey, and fresh parsley.
  3. Prepare the Mac and Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and bring to a gentle bubble. Mix in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until the sauce is smooth.
  4. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. Combine Everything: Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stir and let absorb flavors for 5 minutes. Fold in the honey garlic butter chicken until well combined.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve warm, garnished with parsley, or let cool and store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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