Description
Indulge in this creamy, sweet, and spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese—a comforting dish that delights your taste buds and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Elbow or Shell Pasta
- 1/2 cup Pure Honey
- 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in milk, stirring constantly until simmering. Gradually mix in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Stir in honey and black pepper to taste.
- Fold cooked pasta into the chicken mixture until evenly coated.
- For an optional crunchy topping, transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg