Description
A creamy and spicy mac and cheese dish with honey pepper chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and honey.
- Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chicken, milk, and cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Adjust the pepper for desired spice level.
- Use any cheese you prefer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, mac and cheese, chicken recipe, comfort food