Description
Indulge in the Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly marries comfort food with gourmet flair. This dish features velvety mac and cheese enveloping crispy, honey-glazed chicken, creating a tantalizing flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe will leave everyone at your table craving more. Easy to prepare, it combines simple ingredients with straightforward steps, ensuring even novice cooks can shine in the kitchen. Elevate your mealtime with this show-stopping dish that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- Spices: paprika
- Spices: black pepper
- Spices: garlic powder
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. Dredge in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
- Prepare a honey pepper glaze and coat the fried chicken.
- Cook elbow macaroni and make a creamy cheese sauce by combining melted butter, flour, milk, and cheese.
- Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, serve topped with the glazed chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg