Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy pasta, and a sweet yet spicy flavor that will warm your soul. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its rich texture and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add heavy cream, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until simmering.
- Gradually add grated cheddar cheese while stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped chicken and cooked macaroni until well combined.
- For an optional crispy top, transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg