Indulge in this High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken dish perfectly paired with creamy Mac Cheese for a delicious and nutritious meal 154 chars

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Fresh parsley for garnish

8 oz elbow macaroni

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in honey and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, and pan-sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown.

Pour the honey garlic butter sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions and drain.

In a separate pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.

Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened, then stir in cheese until melted.

Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni.

Serve chicken on a plate alongside mac and cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley.