Description
Indulge in this deliciously satisfying High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with a side of creamy, protein-packed Mac & Cheese. A flavorful and nutritious meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For Honey Garlic Butter Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For High-Protein Mac & Cheese:
- 8 ounces high-protein pasta (such as chickpea or lentil pasta)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups skim milk
- 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder (optional)
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season chicken with black pepper.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce. Cook pasta, prepare cheese sauce, and combine with cooked pasta.
- Serve: Serve chicken with mac & cheese, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra protein, add diced grilled chicken or turkey bacon to the mac & cheese.
- Vegetable addition: Broccoli or peas complement this dish well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup mac & cheese
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
