Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese: A Family Favorite Delight
A delicious creamy mac and cheese recipe featuring chicken and a hint of honey pepper, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the cream, honey, and black pepper, stirring until well combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni and cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, family recipes, comfort food