Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 34 minutes Description
Creamy, cheesy, and sweet with a spicy kick—this Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- elbow macaroni
- cloves fresh garlic, minced
- sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- heavy cream
- honey
- black pepper
- paprika
- olive oil
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Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, about 7-8 minutes; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and honey; mix well to create a sauce.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or herbs.