High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Delight
A deliciously rich and protein-packed dish featuring honey garlic butter chicken paired with creamy mac & cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
- Add honey and whisk until combined.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pan, cooking until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a separate pot, combine cooked macaroni with milk and cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve chicken over mac & cheese and drizzle with honey garlic sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg