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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

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A one-pan dish combining honey garlic butter chicken with creamy mac and cheese for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz macaroni pasta
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Drizzle honey over the chicken and allow it to caramelize slightly.
  5. In a separate pot, combine cooked macaroni with cheese and milk, stirring until the cheese is melted and creamy.
  6. Serve the honey garlic chicken over a bed of mac and cheese, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Trim and pound chicken breasts thin for faster cooking. Use pre-shredded cheese and warm milk to speed up the melting process.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg