Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful combination of honey, pepper, chicken, and macaroni cheese that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a pan, melt butter and add diced chicken, cooking until golden.
- Stir in honey and black pepper, then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni to the pan with chicken, then pour in the milk.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made with leftover chicken for a quicker meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food