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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

A high-protein twist on classic comfort food: juicy honey garlic butter chicken paired with creamy mac & cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Butter Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
High Protein Mac & Cheese
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni or high-protein pasta
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp mustard powder

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices and sear until golden brown.
  2. Make honey garlic butter sauce in skillet and toss chicken.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. Make cheese sauce by whisking butter, flour, and milk, then stir in cheeses and Greek yogurt.
  5. Combine pasta with cheese sauce and serve with chicken.

Notes

Add a splash of milk when reheating mac and cheese to restore creaminess.