High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
Indulge in a comforting and nutritious meal with High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. This dish offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken marinated in a rich honey garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy, cheesy macaroni. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with protein to fuel your day. Perfect for families, this delightful dish will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, making it a go-to option for delicious dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 tbsp honey
- Freshly grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Marinate cubed chicken in avocado oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in butter and honey to create the sauce.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter; add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted to create your cheese sauce.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or store in meal prep containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg