Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delightful fusion of creamy macaroni and cheese, tender chicken, and a sweet yet spicy honey pepper sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup cooked chicken
diced
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Fresh parsley
chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, diced chicken, honey, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sauté the chicken with additional spices before adding it to the macaroni mixture. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and black pepper to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, American Cuisine