Description
A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish with a spicy twist from honey pepper chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- In another skillet, cook the chicken until browned. Add honey and black pepper, stir to coat.
- Combine macaroni, cheese sauce, and chicken mixture in a large bowl.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to your spice preference.
- You can use any cheese of your choice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, creamy mac and cheese, spicy chicken recipe