Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting delight of Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese, a dish that’s destined to become a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without the fuss, this recipe features tender chicken sautéed in a rich honey garlic butter sauce combined with cheesy macaroni. Ready in just 35 minutes, it strikes a perfect balance between convenience and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (about 8 oz)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden (6-7 minutes).
- Push chicken to one side, add remaining butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Drizzle honey over chicken and let bubble for a minute.
- Stir in milk and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Gradually add cheese while stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg