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Honey Garlic Butter Chicken

Savory Honey Garlic Butter Chicken That Will Melt Your Heart

This Honey Garlic Butter Chicken paired with creamy mac and cheese is a comforting dinner that your family will adore.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika substitute with regular paprika if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder omit if using fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley fresh parsley is good too
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper season to your preference
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or oil of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter use dairy-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup Honey maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Chopped Parsley for garnish
For the Mac & Cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based cream
  • 2 cups Freshly Grated Mozzarella/Cheddar Cheese freshly grated for better melting
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni gluten-free pasta is an option

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken, cook for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Stir in butter and honey, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, then mix in the cheeses and spices until melted into a creamy sauce.
  4. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  5. Fold the drained pasta into the cheese sauce, simmer for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
  6. Spoon the Honey Garlic Butter Chicken over the creamy mac and cheese. Garnish with parsley and store leftovers in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.

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