By Ella Hudgens
Creamy honey pepper chicken Mac and cheese delight
Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:37:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Nutrition per recipe
Calories4123 kcal (206%)
Total Fat227.7 g (325%)
Carbs308.9 g (119%)
Sugars51.5 g (57%)
Protein207.1 g (414%)
Sodium3123.9 mg (156%)
Fiber12.9 g (46%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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12 ozelbow macaroni
or cavatappi pasta

1 lbboneless chicken breast
cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cupcheddar cheese shredded

1 cupmozzarella cheese shredded

1 cupheavy cream

1 Tbspbutter

2 Tbsphoney

1 tspblack pepper

1 tsppaprika

1 tspgarlic powder

½ tsponion powder

½ tspsalt

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

1 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspparsley
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Step 4
In the same skillet, melt butter and add honey. Stir until the mixture is bubbling, then return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Set aside.
Step 5
In a separate saucepan over low heat, pour the heavy cream and slowly whisk in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
Step 7
Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish and top with honey pepper chicken.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Step 9
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Step 10
Kcal: 710 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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