Description
A creamy and flavorful dish combining honey garlic butter chicken with macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in honey, salt, pepper, and paprika; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine cooked macaroni, chicken mixture, milk, and shredded cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg