Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese, a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This dish features tender, marinated chicken bathed in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy, rich macaroni and cheese. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser for families, but it’s also packed with protein to support your healthy lifestyle. This easy-to-make recipe ensures you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- Freshly grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Marinate cubed chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Then stir in butter, honey, and chopped parsley.
- In the same skillet after removing the chicken, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and let it simmer.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and creamy to form your cheese sauce.
- Mix in cooked elbow macaroni and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or pack into containers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg