Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy macaroni and cheese with crispy, honey-glazed chicken. This mouthwatering dish features a delightful contrast between rich, cheesy pasta and the succulent sweetness of honey-infused chicken. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Indulge in this gourmet take on a classic favorite that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes, then coat in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to create the glaze.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, then stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, serve topped with honey-glazed chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg