CREAMY HONEY PEPPER CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE RECIPE

CREAMY HONEY PEPPER CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE
Sweet, spicy, and ultra-comforting – the ultimate twist on classic mac!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Juicy honey-pepper chicken on top of creamy mac
Perfect balance of sweet, spicy & cheesy
One-pot mac & cheese (no roux needed!)
Ready in 30 mins – comfort food FAST

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

2 chicken breasts, cubed
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp oil

For the Mac & Cheese:

8 oz elbow pasta
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt to taste

Optional Garnish:

Extra honey drizzle
Chopped parsley
Red pepper flakes

STEP-BY-STEP

COOK CHICKEN

Toss chicken with honey, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 5-6 mins until golden. Remove and set aside.

ONE-POT MAC

In same pan, add pasta, milk, and broth.
Simmer 12 mins, stirring often, until pasta is al dente.

CHEESY GOODNESS

Reduce heat to low, stir in cheeses, mustard, and onion powder.
Keep stirring until creamy (add splash of milk if too thick).

COMBINE & SERVE

Fold in chicken, reserving some for topping.
Garnish with extra pepper, honey, and parsley.

PRO TIPS

Extra creamy? Use evaporated milk instead of regular.
Kick it up: Add diced jalapeños with the chicken.
Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken (toss with sauce).
Leftovers: Reheat with splash of milk – stays creamy!