High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Magic
Enjoy a decadent High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 cups macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, butter, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and add shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine macaroni with cheese and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Serve chicken over mac and cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the mac and cheese for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: High Protein, Honey Garlic, Butter Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Dinner