Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is a deliciously creamy and savory dish that brings comfort food to a whole new level with its sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup cooked chicken
diced
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Fresh parsley
chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, diced chicken, honey, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or using a different type of cheese.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, mac and cheese, chicken recipes, pasta recipes