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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight

This Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese offers a delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream no substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese can substitute with sharp cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone or fontina
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese essential for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can be replaced with vegan alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For Seasoning and Sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper use freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken with salt and pepper until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add honey and black pepper to the skillet, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then toss chicken in the glaze.
  5. In a saucepan, simmer heavy cream, then stir in cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
  6. Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, stirring until well-coated.
  7. Fold in the honey pepper chicken and combine for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve with a garnish of parsley and enjoy your delicious creation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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