Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese. This creamy, comforting dish features tender chicken combined with gooey cheddar cheese, enhanced by the sweet warmth of honey and a hint of pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, black pepper, and reserved pasta water over medium heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chopped chicken, and cheese sauce until well mixed.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 422
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg