Description
A flavorful fusion of high-protein honey garlic butter chicken served with creamy mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced) for mac & cheese
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 12 oz Elbow Macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika for mac & cheese
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder for mac & cheese
- 2 tsp Salt for mac & cheese
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper for mac & cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken cubes with smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken cubes to the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix honey and butter in a bowl, then pour over the cooked chicken, stirring to combine.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in another pot over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Reduce heat to low and stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the chicken hot with mac and cheese on the side, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper to the sauce. For a veggie boost, toss in sautéed vegetables to the mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, macaroni and cheese, honey garlic, comfort food, high-protein