Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is a mouthwatering fusion of comfort and gourmet flair. This dish features rich, creamy mac and cheese paired with crispy, honey-glazed chicken, delivering an irresistible mix of flavors. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it brings warmth and joy to the table. The harmonious blend of sweet honey and spicy pepper elevates classic mac and cheese into a memorable culinary experience. Enjoy this comforting meal that promises to impress everyone from picky eaters to gourmet enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for dredging chicken
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for 20 minutes. Dredge in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
- Create honey pepper glaze by simmering honey, soy sauce, and cracked black pepper in a saucepan.
- Cook macaroni; make cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then adding milk, cream, and cheeses.
- Combine macaroni with the cheese sauce and top with glazed chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg