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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Dreamy Mac & Cheese

Discover this high protein honey garlic butter chicken served with creamy mac and cheese for a satisfying and delicious dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Cooking the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or oil of choice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • to taste Freshly Chopped Parsley for garnish
For the Mac & Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni cooked al dente
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken breasts, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to deepen the flavors while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of avocado oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken, cooking for 10-15 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Mix in butter, honey, and freshly chopped parsley, coating the chicken in a glossy glaze.
Make the Mac & Cheese
  1. In the same skillet with the remaining chicken juices, add a tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to bring the mixture to a gentle bubble.
Melt the Cheese
  1. Stir in the freshly grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the bubbling cream. Continue mixing until the cheese melts completely. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse to remove excess starch.
Combine
  1. Add the drained pasta into the cheese sauce in the skillet, allowing it to simmer together for about 5 minutes. Stir well to coat the macaroni with the creamy cheese sauce.
Serve & Store
  1. Serve the honey garlic butter chicken alongside creamy mac and cheese. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Reheat cooked chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add milk when reheating mac and cheese to restore creaminess.

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