Description
A hearty dish that combines honey garlic butter chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for cozy fall nights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken breast
- 1 cup of macaroni pasta
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Make the honey garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, then stir in the honey.
- Combine flavors: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the honey garlic butter sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the macaroni: While the chicken simmers, prepare the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Mix it all together: In a large pot, combine the macaroni and shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and coats the pasta.
- Serve: Plate a generous serving of macaroni, top it with slices of the honey garlic butter chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Timing is key; ensure the pasta finishes cooking just as the chicken is ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American