Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy cheese sauce and a sweet hint of honey. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser everyone will love. With its delectable flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream, honey, and cheddar cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce mixture; gently mix until fully coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper if desired.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg