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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

Delicious Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese that balances sweet and savory flavors in a creamy dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the diced chicken breast until fully cooked.
  2. Add honey and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken, then remove from heat.
  3. Boil water in a large pot and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, heating over medium until smooth.
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, then fold in the honey pepper chicken.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding different cheeses or vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.

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