Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
This Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheese sauce with tender chicken and a hint of sweetness.
Equipment
- Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, honey, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cheeses to the mixture, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the chicken and cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of honey and pepper to suit your taste.