Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese You’ll Dream About Tonight!
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A delicious and creamy mac and cheese dish featuring honey pepper chicken, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add diced chicken.
- Drizzle honey and sprinkle black pepper over the chicken; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a large pot, combine cooked macaroni, chicken mixture, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder to the chicken.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for a unique taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg