Description
A creamy and spicy twist on classic mac and cheese with hot honey chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup hot honey
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in hot honey and stir to coat chicken.
- In a saucepan, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly add milk while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and chicken mixture.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey for desired spice level.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken mac n cheese