Description
Creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese is a comforting dish combining tender chicken, rich cheese, and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a pan, melt butter and add cooked chicken.
- Stir in cream, honey, and black pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni and cheese, mixing well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust honey for desired sweetness.
- Any cheese can be used for variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese