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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

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A comforting main course combining honey garlic butter chicken with creamy mac & cheese, perfect for cozy meals.

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
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients. Gather and cube the chicken, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.
  2. Get cooking the chicken. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken cubes until golden brown.
  3. Add the flavor. Reduce heat and incorporate the minced garlic, then add butter and honey, mixing until combined.
  4. Make the mac & cheese. In another pot, sauté garlic in avocado oil, then add heavy cream and cheeses until melted.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce. Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheesy sauce to coat evenly.
  6. Serve it up. Top the macaroni with honey garlic chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

This recipe allows for flexibility with ingredients and variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken, mac and cheese, honey garlic, high protein, comfort food

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