Description
A quick and easy meal prep recipe with honey butter chicken and creamy mac & cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until done.
- Reduce heat, add butter, honey, and chopped parsley to coat the chicken. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it bubble gently.
- Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Boil the macaroni, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: honey butter chicken pasta, meal prep, healthy meal prep, easy dinner, family meals