Description
A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish with honey pepper chicken for a sweet and savory twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully done, then drizzle with honey.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and whisk to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Slice honey pepper chicken and place on top of the mac and cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey pepper chicken mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, sweet and savory pasta