Description
Indulge in a delicious and protein-packed meal with this High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served alongside creamy Mac & Cheese. The savory flavors of garlic, honey, and butter combine perfectly with the tender chicken and cheesy pasta, making it a satisfying and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking the Chicken:
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- 3 tablespoon avocado oil or oil of choice
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Mac & Cheese:
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- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, add cubed chicken, mix well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add marinated chicken, cook until browned, then add butter, honey, and parsley, cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Make the Mac & Cheese: In a separate pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in heavy cream, add cheeses, spices, cooked macaroni, and stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
Notes
- Adjust honey and garlic amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cheese and cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg