Description
Experience the comforting delight of homemade Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, a dish that’s creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. This family-friendly recipe combines tender chicken strips with a sweet-spicy honey pepper sauce, all enveloped in a rich cheese sauce over spiral noodles. Whether it’s for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this mac and cheese brings warmth and joy to any table. It’s highly customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Dive into this delicious comfort food today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz spiral noodles
- 25 oz breaded chicken strips
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup colby jack cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Basil
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbs vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Bake or fry chicken strips per package instructions; set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add cheeses, mixing until melted and smooth. Add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and stir in chicken strips.
- Serve topped with additional honey pepper sauce and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg