Description

Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. This dish combines velvety mac and cheese with crispy, honey-glazed pepper chicken, creating an irresistible medley of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. The easy-to-follow recipe allows both novice and experienced cooks to enjoy this satisfying meal. Customize it to suit your taste preferences by adding vegetables or adjusting spices for a personalized touch. Indulge in every bite of this deliciously decadent dish!

Ingredients

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2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. Dredge in flour mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper; fry until golden brown.
Prepare the honey glaze by simmering honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Cook macaroni according to package instructions. In a saucepan, create the cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk and cream before stirring in cheeses until melted.
Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and top with honey-glazed chicken.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying/Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 490
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 85mg