Description
A delicious creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese recipe that combines tender chicken with rich cheese sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in honey and black pepper; mix well.
- Add cooked macaroni to the skillet.
- Pour in milk and cheese; stir until cheese is melted and creamy.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder.
- Use any cheese of your choice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese recipe