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Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Mac n Cheese

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Mac n Cheese is a creamy, indulgent comfort meal packed with bold garlic flavor, tender chicken, and nearly 60g of protein per serving, perfect for easy meal prep and satisfying weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 597
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Chicken
  • 800 g chicken breast, cubed
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • 1½ tsp tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 30 g light butter, plus extra
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 30 g honey
  • Fresh parsley
Garlic Mac n Cheese
  • 1 tbps minced garlic
  • 300 ml skimmed milk
  • 160 g light cream cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 100 g low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 220 g uncooked macaroni

Method
 

  1. Season chicken and sear in butter until golden and cooked through.
  2. Lower heat, add garlic and honey, coat chicken, and set aside.
  3. Cook pasta until al dente.
  4. In same pan, cook garlic, add milk, cream cheese, and spices until smooth.
  5. Add cheddar, melt gently, then stir in pasta.
  6. Serve topped with honey garlic chicken.

Notes

  • Use sugar-free honey and low-carb pasta for reduced net carbs.
  • Add milk to loosen sauce when reheating.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

 
Calories: 597
Carbs: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 59g
Fat: 16g
Net Carbs: 49g