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A delicious bowl of high protein honey garlic butter chicken mac and cheese topped with fresh herbs

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese

A creamy and delicious mac and cheese dish packed with protein from chicken and Greek yogurt, enhanced with honey and garlic flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the honey and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked macaroni to the skillet. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt until everything is well combined and creamy.
  6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein option.