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Honey BBQ Chicken with Mac & Cheese

A delicious combination that pairs sweet and tangy honey BBQ chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey BBQ Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
For the Mac & Cheese
  • 2 cups macaroni Cook according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter Melted in saucepan.
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs For topping, optional.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, coat the chicken breasts with honey BBQ sauce.
Baking Chicken
  1. Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Cooking Mac & Cheese
  1. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in milk and cheese until melted and smooth.
  3. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
Serving
  1. Serve the honey BBQ chicken hot from the oven, drizzled with extra BBQ sauce if desired, alongside the mac & cheese.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the chicken; it should remain juicy. Feel free to adjust the BBQ sauce to your taste. You can prepare the mac and cheese while the chicken is baking to save time.