Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce, mixed with perfectly cooked macaroni and gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Boil macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Pan-sear until fully cooked. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine olive oil, honey, black pepper, flour, and milk. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble: Mix cooked macaroni, chicken, sauce, and cheddar cheese. Pour into a baking dish.
- Top: Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon or diced jalapenos for extra flavor.
- Adjust the honey and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: comfort food, mac and cheese recipe, chicken dinner