Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook chicken pieces over medium heat until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and black pepper, then toss cooked chicken to coat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add milk and cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stir well.
- Top the cheesy pasta with honey pepper chicken, serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste for sweetness and spice.
- Use of sharp cheddar enhances flavor richness.
- Can substitute with other pasta types or cheese blends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg