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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish featuring honey-glazed chicken and a hint of pepper.
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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: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp honey for glazing
  • 1 tbsp black pepper freshly ground
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 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 for crunch
  • 2 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 a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Drizzle honey over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. 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 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Mix in garlic powder and onion powder.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta and honey pepper chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir until well combined.
  2. Transfer to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

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

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