Description
A creamy and delicious dish combining tender chicken, macaroni, and cheese with a touch of honey and black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to mix with mozzarella or gouda)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the honey, making sure to coat the chicken evenly. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously.
- Once warmed through, add the shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni until it is fully coated with the cheesy mixture. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish the dish with chopped green onions for an extra touch of flavor and color.
- Enjoy your Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- For extra creaminess, add more milk or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg