High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe for Busy Nights

A delicious and easy recipe for High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with creamy mac and cheese. Perfect for a comforting, protein-packed dinner.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

3 breasts chicken, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of choice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
In the same skillet, add butter and honey, stirring until melted and combined with the chicken. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
For the mac and cheese, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to combine.
Serve the honey garlic butter chicken alongside the creamy mac and cheese.

Notes

Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Use the stated cooking times as a guide and check doneness as described.
Store leftovers in an airtight container following the article guidance.