Description
Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Mac and Cheese is a comforting, flavorful dish that balances the sweetness of honey with the heat of pepper. This delightful fusion features tender chicken glazed in a mouthwatering sauce paired with creamy, cheesy mac and cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe offers a vibrant presentation and irresistible aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, then stir in honey until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour half the glaze on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In another pot, melt butter, whisk in flour to create a roux, then add milk gradually until thickened. Stir in cheddar until melted.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with remaining glaze alongside mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg