Name: High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 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; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Ingredients

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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
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic (minced)
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
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, honey, and chopped parsley. Let it melt and coat the chicken, then set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter to deglaze the pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden.
Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently bubble.
Stir in the mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking.
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
Enjoy warm or divide into four airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

For a lighter finish, roast colorful vegetables and fold them in at the end for added crunch and freshness. Keep chicken cubes dry before marinating for better browning.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 100mg