Honey Pepper Chicken Mac Cheese
A comforting twist on classic macaroni and cheese with tender chicken in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheese and stir until melted. Mix in the cooked macaroni to combine everything perfectly.
- In a skillet, cook chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine honey and hot pepper sauce; drizzle over the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve chicken on top of mac and cheese, and sprinkle breadcrumbs if desired, adding that delightful crunch.
Notes
For added depth, consider using a mix of cheeses. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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