Description
Indulge in the Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight, a captivating dish that combines the rich comfort of traditional mac and cheese with gourmet flair. This recipe features al dente elbow macaroni enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, topped with crispy, honey-glazed chicken drizzled with a hint of peppery spice. The perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy flavors makes this dish an instant hit for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup honey
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. Dredge the soaked chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze; simmer briefly.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. For the cheese sauce, melt butter and whisk in flour before gradually adding milk and cream; stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce and top with honey-glazed chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg