Description
Creamy honey pepper chicken Mac and cheese delight is a rich and savory dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions.
- In the skillet, add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the chicken and sauce mixture. Mix well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less black pepper.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy honey pepper chicken Mac and cheese delight