Description
A delicious weeknight dinner featuring protein-packed chicken and creamy mac and cheese, drizzled with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze.
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)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Add the cubed chicken and let it sit for about 10 minutes to soak up all those flavors.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and toss in your marinated chicken. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown. Stir in the butter, honey, and chopped parsley.
- Sauté additional minced garlic in butter in the same skillet, then add heavy cream and let it bubble.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- While the sauce comes together, boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes. Your meal is ready to serve.
Notes
For a kid-friendly adjustment, use milder spices. You can also customize the protein or pasta shape to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, mac and cheese, honey garlic, quick dinner, family meal