Description
Sweet, spicy, and creamy — this Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Mac and Cheese is a comforting dinner packed with flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup pure honey
1 tsp black pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter (+2 tbsp for cheese sauce)
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups whole milk
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Melt ¼ cup butter, cook garlic 30 sec, stir in honey.
3. Place chicken in dish, pour half glaze, bake 25–30 min (165°F).
4. Boil pasta until al dente; drain.
5. Melt 2 tbsp butter, add flour, whisk in milk till thick; stir in cheese.
6. Serve chicken drizzled with remaining glaze beside mac and cheese.
Notes
Best served fresh with parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: spicy honey pepper chicken, mac and cheese, comfort food dinner