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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

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A mouth-watering, high-protein dish combining juicy chicken in a honey garlic butter sauce with creamy mac & cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Chicken Breasts (cubed)
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 12 oz Elbow Macaroni (cooked al dente)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • Freshly Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the Elbow Macaroni: Boil salted water, add macaroni, cook until al dente, then drain.
  3. Sauté the Chicken: Heat avocado oil, add chicken, season, and cook until golden.
  4. Add Garlic: Toss in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  5. Create the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: Add butter and honey, stir, and simmer until thickened.
  6. Mix in the Heavy Cream: Combine cream and let bubble for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Combine: Fold in cooked macaroni with the chicken and sauce.
  8. Cheesy Goodness: Stir in grated cheese until melted and gooey.
  9. Serve: Let sit before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. You can also swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegan version.

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Keywords: high-protein, honey garlic, butter chicken, mac and cheese, comfort food

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