Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese. This comforting dish takes classic mac and cheese to new heights, featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce, all enveloped in a creamy cheese mixture. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. With its rich texture and unique flavor profile, it offers a satisfying blend of savory and sweet that makes for an unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish, this Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and one teaspoon of black pepper; cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and prepare the honey pepper glaze in the same skillet by melting butter, adding garlic, honey, and the remaining black pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet to coat with glaze.
- In a separate saucepan, simmer heavy cream over low heat; whisk in cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and fold in honey pepper chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg