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Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac And Cheese Delight

A soul-satisfying combo of tender honey pepper chicken and ultra-creamy three-cheese macaroni. Sweet, savory, and loaded with comfort in every bite.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (or shells/cavatappi)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water in a large pot and cook macaroni until al dente, about 7–9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Stir in honey, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
  • Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Lower heat and stir in all three cheeses. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add pasta to the cheese sauce and mix gently. Fold in honey pepper chicken. Garnish with parsley or chives, extra black pepper, and a drizzle of honey. Serve hot.