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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese

Juicy High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese

A delightful High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese that's comforting, delicious, and adaptable for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable or canola oil can substitute
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine works well for a dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic elevates the flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup offers a vegan alternative
For the Mac and Cheese
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni Gluten-free pasta is a great alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Wheat Flour Use cornstarch for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free version
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitute with mozzarella or gouda
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Chives can be a fine substitute

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  2. Add butter to the skillet, then minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in honey and let simmer for 2 minutes before coating the chicken with the honey garlic sauce.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux, then gradually add milk, whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
  5. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce. Serve topped with honey garlic chicken and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest before slicing for maximum juiciness. Feel free to add vegetables to the mac and cheese for additional nutrients.

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