Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delightful fusion of creamy comfort food and bold flavors. This dish features tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet honey pepper sauce, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy mac and cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, offering a unique twist on the classic mac and cheese that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey and remaining black pepper; simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes). Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat.
- In a saucepan, gently simmer heavy cream and gradually add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses while whisking until smooth. Season with salt.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and fold in the honey pepper chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg