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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese - Maja's Recipes

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Made Easy!

  • Author: lily
  • 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

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served with creamy Mac & Cheese.


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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, butter, and minced garlic.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  6. In a saucepan, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, and milk over low heat until cheese is melted and creamy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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