Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is a comforting twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce with a touch of sweet honey and a hint of black pepper. This scrumptious mac and cheese is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, transforming any meal into a celebration. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook elbow macaroni until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously to thicken.
- Pour in milk while whisking until combined. Lower heat and stir in cheddar cheese, honey, and black pepper until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and chopped chicken to the sauce; stir gently to coat. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg