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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

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A delicious and protein-packed meal that combines sweet honey, rich garlic butter, tender chicken, and creamy mac & cheese.

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. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, honey, and chopped parsley. Let it melt and coat the chicken, then set aside.
  3. Make the mac & cheese: In the same skillet, add butter to deglaze the pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden and fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently bubble.
  4. Melt the cheese: Stir in the mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Cook the pasta: Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking.
  6. Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  7. Serve & store: Enjoy the dish warm or divide it into four airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Use a mix of cheeses for richer flavor. Adjust spices to your taste.

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