High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese 🍗🧀🍯
Indulge in the comforting flavors of High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese, where tender chicken meets a sweet and savory glaze while creamy macaroni envelops your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in butter, honey, and chopped parsley.
- In the same skillet, sauté additional minced garlic in butter before adding heavy cream. Allow it to bubble gently.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Boil elbow macaroni until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Adjust honey and garlic for sweetness or heat preference.
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats well in the microwave.