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Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight

A comforting and creamy dish that's perfect for sharing, with delightful flavors of honey and peppered chicken mixed into cheesy macaroni.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or any pasta shape you prefer
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour for thickening
  • 2 cups milk for the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound diced chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons honey or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
For Topping
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and keep stirring for about a minute.
  3. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until the sauce thickens. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the cheddar cheese until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the diced chicken. Season with honey, black pepper, and paprika, and cook until the chicken is thoroughly done.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, and then fold in the honey pepper chicken.
  2. Transfer everything into a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  3. Broil for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Scoop out portions and serve warm. Enjoy the creamy, delicious flavors!

Notes

For an even creamier texture, add a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese into the cheese sauce. You can also mix in vegetables like broccoli or spinach before baking for added nutrition. Adjust the honey amount based on your sweetness preference.