High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Bliss
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Enjoy a deliciously rich and hearty meal with high protein content perfect for dinner!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add milk and cheese to the macaroni, stirring until melted and combined.
- Serve chicken with a side of macaroni and cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the marinade.
- Consider adding vegetables to the mac & cheese for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg