Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. This delightful dish features juicy marinated chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired perfectly with rich, creamy macaroni and cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also supports your fitness goals with its high protein content. With easy preparation steps, customizable ingredients, and a flavor profile that pleases everyone at the table, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt, pepper, and spices to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, spices, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in butter and honey until melted; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté more garlic in butter, add heavy cream, and simmer.
- Mix in mozzarella and cheddar until melted; combine with cooked elbow macaroni.
- Serve warm or divide into meal prep containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg