Description
A delicious and high-protein meal featuring tender honey garlic butter chicken served with creamy mac and cheese. Perfect for muscle-building or post-workout recovery.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp butter (for mac & cheese)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Salt to taste (for mac & cheese)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce, bring to a simmer, and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter, milk, shredded cheese, and optional Greek yogurt to the pasta. Stir until creamy and well combined. Season with salt as needed.
- Serve the honey garlic butter chicken over or alongside the mac and cheese.
Notes
- Use low-fat cheese and milk for a lighter mac and cheese.
- Add steamed broccoli for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and extra protein to the mac and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 105mg