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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-fried, Stove-top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines juicy, flavorful chicken with a creamy, cheesy pasta for a comforting dish that’s packed with protein.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, make the mac and cheese. In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  7. Slowly add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
  9. Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring all the pasta is coated.
  10. Serve the honey garlic butter chicken over a bed of mac and cheese. Drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the chicken and pasta.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta or a gluten-free variety.
  • To add more vegetables, consider serving with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.
  • Adjust the level of heat in the honey garlic sauce by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Find it online: https://quickpantrymeals.com/high-protein-honey-garlic-butter-chicken-with-mac-cheese-recipe/