Description
A savory dish combining honey, pepper, chicken, and macaroni with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in honey and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni, chicken mixture, milk, and cheddar cheese.
- Mix well and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac Cheese