Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight. This exquisite dish combines velvety, cheesy macaroni with crispy, honey-glazed chicken, delivering a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple enough for any home cook to master. With its irresistible flavor profile and comforting texture, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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2 cups elbow macaroni
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour (for chicken)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. Dredge in seasoned flour and fry until golden.
Prepare the honey pepper glaze by simmering honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Cook elbow macaroni; make the cheese sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour, then adding milk and cheeses until smooth.
Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and top with honey-glazed chicken before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
Calories: 680
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 135mg