Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese
By Olivia Hayes
This warm and comforting dish features honey garlic butter chicken paired with creamy mac and cheese, making it perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The golden chicken is glazed with sweet honey and aromatic garlic, while the macaroni is enveloped in a luscious cheddar cheese sauce. Enjoy this hearty meal that appeals to all ages, bringing comfort and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
- •2 pieces chicken breasts
- •0.25 cup honey
- •4 cloves garlic (minced)
- •3 tablespoons butter
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •8 ounces macaroni pasta
- •2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- •1 cup milk
- •2 tablespoons flour
- •bread crumbs (optional for a crunchy topping)
- •fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the honey, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked and coated, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- 5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook the macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- 7
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in another saucepan for the cheese sauce.
- 8
Add flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Pour in the milk slowly, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the grated cheddar until melted.
- 11
Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
- 12
Serve by placing mac and cheese on a plate, topped with honey garlic chicken.
- 13
Optionally sprinkle with bread crumbs and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
650
Protein
38g
Fat
30g
Carbs
50g
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