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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Bliss

This High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese is a delicious remedy for long, hectic days, combining comfort with nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil will do
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Use fresh for more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Or oil of choice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Chopped Parsley For garnish
For the Mac & Cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Freshly grated
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni Cook to al dente

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken, and sauté for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Stir in butter, honey, and freshly chopped parsley, allowing the sauce to simmer briefly before setting aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring.
  5. Gradually add mozzarella and cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted into a smooth sauce. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Boil salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook to al dente, approx. 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  7. Add the drained macaroni into the creamy cheese sauce, stir gently to coat, and warm through on low heat for about 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with additional parsley and serve warm, or store into airtight containers for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze separately for up to 2 months.

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