Description
A hearty dish combining tender chicken with a sweet honey garlic sauce, paired with creamy mac and cheese, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Add butter, honey, and chopped parsley; mix until melted.
- Add butter to deglaze the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it bubble gently. Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
For a healthy twist, consider whole grain pasta and reduce the butter or cream. You can also customize the protein or add vegetables for enhanced nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg