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A bowl of creamy high protein mac and cheese topped with sticky honey garlic chicken bites.
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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 645kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup hone y
  • 2 tablespoons low -sodium soy sauce
  • 250 g high -protein chickpea or lentil pasta
  • 1 cup reduced -fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the high-protein pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and cornstarch, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside then reduce heat to medium.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Whisk in honey and soy sauce, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the honey garlic glaze.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot.
  • Stir in Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, skim milk, and smoked paprika until the cheese is melted and a creamy sauce forms.
  • Divide the high-protein mac and cheese into four portions and top each with the honey garlic chicken.