Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
A comforting dish that combines creamy macaroni and cheese with succulent honey-glazed chicken, bringing a delightful blend of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, drizzle honey over the chicken, sprinkle with black pepper, and glaze for an additional minute.
- Dice the honey-glazed chicken and fold it into the mac and cheese, serving topped with breadcrumbs if desired.
Notes
Add veggies or experiment with different cheeses for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg