Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight Made Easy
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy honey pepper chicken mac and cheese that delights the palate.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in honey and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked macaroni and shredded cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight