Description
A delicious and easy recipe for High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with creamy mac and cheese. Perfect for a comforting, protein-packed dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
For mac & cheese:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
3. In the same skillet, add butter and honey, stirring until melted and combined with the chicken. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
4. For the mac and cheese, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to combine.
7. Serve the honey garlic butter chicken alongside the creamy mac and cheese.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.
Feel free to substitute the cheeses in the mac and cheese with your favorites.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for meal prep.