Description
A creamy mac and cheese dish with honey pepper chicken for a sweet and savory twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a pan until browned.
- Add honey to the chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Combine macaroni, cheese sauce, and chicken. Mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste.
- Use any cheese blend you prefer.
- Add vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy mac and cheese, honey pepper chicken, easy dinner recipe