Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful twist on classic mac and cheese with this Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken version. Tender chicken seasoned with honey and pepper is mixed with cheesy macaroni for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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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
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil water, add macaroni, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with honey, pepper, and salt. Cook in olive oil until no longer pink. Slice into strips.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt cheese with milk and flour until smooth.
- Combine: Mix macaroni, chicken, and cheese sauce. Pour into a baking dish.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of honey and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg