Description
A flavorful dish combining spicy honey-glazed chicken with creamy mac and cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix honey, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with the honey-spice mixture.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain macaroni and return to pot.
- Add butter, milk, and shredded cheese to the macaroni.
- Stir until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
- Serve chicken over mac and cheese.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne pepper.
- Use pre-shredded cheese for faster preparation.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spicy honey chicken, mac and cheese, easy dinner, comfort food