Description
Juicy honey garlic butter chicken served over creamy homemade mac and cheese for the ultimate high-protein comfort dinner.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the mac & cheese:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley, drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
- Stir in honey and soy sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce and cook another 1–2 minutes until coated and slightly sticky. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add milk. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season cheese sauce with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add cooked macaroni and mix until creamy.
- Serve mac and cheese topped with honey garlic chicken. Garnish with parsley or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Add steamed broccoli or peas to the mac and cheese for extra nutrition.
- Adjust honey amount if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American