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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

A deliciously rich and protein-packed meal featuring tender honey garlic butter chicken served alongside creamy mac and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Butter Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mac & Cheese
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Honey Garlic Butter Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Mac & Cheese
  1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
  4. Stir in cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Slice the honey garlic butter chicken and serve alongside the mac and cheese.
  2. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the chicken for added flavor.
  3. Enjoy your high-protein meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a healthier option, you can substitute whole wheat pasta and reduce the amount of butter used in the mac and cheese.

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