Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese
A cozy comfort meal combining savory chicken in a sticky honey garlic sauce with creamy mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
- Make the honey garlic sauce by whisking together honey and minced garlic.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with melted butter until browned on both sides.
- Glaze the chicken with the honey garlic mixture and simmer.
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Combine milk and cheese in the pot, melt to create a creamy sauce, and add the macaroni.
- Serve the honey garlic chicken over the mac and cheese and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the honey garlic sauce. Substitute cheeses or add vegetables for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Family Dinner