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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

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 milk preferred
  • 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 for topping
  • 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 the diced chicken, honey, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
  2. Add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and honey pepper chicken. Mix well.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken while cooking.

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