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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish featuring tender honey pepper chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast diced
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs optional
  • 1 tbsp Parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, honey, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and lightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and honey pepper chicken. Mix well.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. If using, sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and pepper according to your taste preferences.

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