Description
Savor the warmth of Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, a delightful dish that combines creamy pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce with tender chicken drizzled in honey and pepper. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, inviting laughter and joy around the table. Its irresistible aroma and unforgettable flavors promise to make every bite a cherished moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or medium shells
- 2 cups aged cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown; let rest before dicing.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, simmer heavy cream over medium heat, whisking in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Stir honey and black pepper into the cheese sauce.
- Fold cooked pasta and diced chicken into the sauce until well-coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg