High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Bliss
A delicious and nutritious dish that combines savory chicken with creamy mac and cheese, packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 breasts chicken
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package mac and cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Coat the chicken in the honey mixture and place it in a baking dish with butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mac and cheese according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is ready, serve it over the mac and cheese and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken.
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg