High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Made Easy!
A delicious and easy recipe for High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with creamy Mac & Cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 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 breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, and milk over low heat until cheese is melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken with mac & cheese on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the mac & cheese for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg