Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the perfect fusion of comfort food and gourmet flair. This dish features tender, crispy honey-glazed chicken paired with rich, creamy macaroni and cheese, creating an irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this mac and cheese delight will have your family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the flour mixture with paprika, salt, and pepper; dredge the soaked chicken.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the honey pepper glaze by simmering honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, create a roux with butter and flour; gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Stir in cheeses until melted; season to taste.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; top with glazed chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg