Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese

Elevate your comfort food game with tender honey-glazed chicken atop creamy, cheesy macaroni. This dish balances savory, sweet, and a hint of heat for the ultimate indulgence.

Servings

4–6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp honey

For the Mac & Cheese:

400 g (14 oz) elbow macaroni

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 cups warm whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt to taste

Garnish (Optional):

Fresh parsley, chopped

Extra parmesan

Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions