Honey Pepper Chicken Mac Cheese
A comforting dish that combines creamy macaroni and cheese with shredded chicken, honey, and a hint of black pepper for a savory-sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the cooked chicken, stirring in the honey and black pepper.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and add the milk and cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables like spinach or diced bell peppers. Cheese alternatives like Gouda or mozzarella can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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