Description
A flavorful dish combining crispy honey pepper chicken with creamy mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix honey, black pepper, and garlic powder to make the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Pour the honey pepper sauce over the chicken and stir until coated; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate pot, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk; stir over low heat until creamy.
- Add the honey pepper chicken to the mac and cheese mixture; stir well to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Ensure chicken is fully cooked to avoid food safety issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Protein: 35g