Description
Indulge in the comforting and flavorful delight of Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Mac and Cheese. This dish perfectly marries tender, juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy honey-pepper sauce with rich, creamy mac and cheese. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy weeknights when you crave something warm and satisfying. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this recipe is bound to impress your guests while being easy enough for any cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry each chicken breast and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, add garlic, and stir in honey until smooth to create the glaze.
- Place seasoned chicken in a baking dish, pour half of the glaze over it, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook elbow macaroni until al dente; drain.
- In another pot over medium heat, melt butter for the cheese sauce, whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve each chicken breast drizzled with remaining glaze alongside creamy mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg