Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory featuring tender chicken glazed with honey garlic served over creamy mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and butter until melted and blended.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, simmer milk and chicken broth over medium heat.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and cook according to package instructions.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the chicken over the macaroni and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg