Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese. This delectable dish brings together tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a delightful blend of sweet honey and spicy pepper. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this delicious meal that warms both the heart and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (approximately 2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup raw honey
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add diced chicken along with garlic powder and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Lower heat and stir in milk and cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine flavors: Add honey while stirring continuously, then mix in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Optional baking: Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg