High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mac & Cheese
High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with a creamy mac & cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 box macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic for the marinade.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook macaroni pasta as per package instructions.
- Combine cooked pasta with milk and shredded cheese until creamy.
- Serve chicken over creamy mac & cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the marinade.
- Use different cheeses for a unique taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: High Protein, Honey Garlic Butter Chicken, Mac & Cheese