Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add honey and stir to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with the honey garlic sauce.
- For the mac & cheese, melt butter in a pot over low heat. Add milk and cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Serve chicken over mac & cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey garlic sauce.
- Substitute cheddar with mozzarella for a milder taste.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg