High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
A delightful family recipe featuring tender honey garlic chicken paired with creamy mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (for mac & cheese)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the Macaroni: While the chicken is cooking, boil a pot of water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Create the Cheesy Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese to the drained macaroni. Stir gently until melted and creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate the honey garlic butter chicken alongside mac and cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer taste or use non-fat milk for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 85mg