Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese featuring honey glazed chicken and a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Glaze the chicken with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes until well coated; remove from heat.
- Make the roux by melting butter in a large pot and whisking in flour for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk and heavy cream gradually, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Incorporate cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy; season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce until well mixed.
- Mix in the honey pepper chicken until evenly distributed.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
Pairs well with salads, roasted vegetables, and garlic bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 703
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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