Description
Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese is a mouthwatering dish that takes comfort food to the next level. Creamy macaroni and cheese meets tender, spicy chicken, all drizzled with a sweet honey glaze. This delightful fusion creates an explosion of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (3 for chicken, 3 for sauce)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh garlic, to taste (about 2 cloves)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In another pot, melt remaining butter for the sauce. Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking until light golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted, then add soy sauce, honey, and cayenne.
- Combine pasta and sautéed chicken with the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg