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Discover the Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe You’ll Love!

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Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that combines creamy mac and cheese with honey-kissed chicken, creating a satisfying flavor-packed meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

2. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the honey and crushed red pepper flakes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

3. Make Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Add Cheese & Seasoning: Stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, garlic powder, and onion powder until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

5. Combine: Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir everything together until it’s evenly coated.

6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve the Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese immediately.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta, such as penne or cavatappi. You can also use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.

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Keywords: mac and cheese, chicken, comfort food

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