pper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this delightful Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken paired with creamy Macaroni Cheese. A comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
For the Honey Pepper Chicken:
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless: Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cayenne pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
For the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:
- Macaroni pasta: 8 ounces
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 2 cups
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded: 2 cups
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Parsley, chopped: for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium and cook chicken until golden, about 6-7 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Slice chicken into strips, return to skillet, and coat with sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a pot, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and blend in cheeses until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Serve: Plate macaroni cheese, top with honey pepper chicken, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken, Creamy Macaroni Cheese, Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Comfort Food
