High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
A filling meal that combines honey garlic chicken with creamy mac and cheese, delivering comfort and protein in a quick one-pan dish.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 3 pieces chicken breasts, cubed Cut into even pieces for even cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Plus additional for sautéing
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Mac & Cheese Components
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley For garnish
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella Use freshly grated for best results
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese Use freshly grated for best results
- 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente Boil until al dente, then drain
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper for about 10 minutes.
Cooking
- 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 and allow it to bubble gently.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve hot in bowls or plates, garnished with extra chopped parsley. Pair with a green salad or steamed vegetables.