Description

This Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese is a bold and comforting dinner. Juicy glazed chicken meets ultra-creamy cheddar macaroni for a meal that’s both cozy and full of flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
8 oz macaroni pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or rice flour for GF)
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a bowl. Coat chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside under foil.
Add remaining marinade to skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Slice chicken and return to pan to coat.
Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Whisk in milk slowly and bring to a simmer.
Add cheeses, stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss macaroni with cheese sauce. Serve topped with honey pepper chicken and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. To make it spicier, add hot sauce or extra cayenne to the glaze. Store leftovers separately and reheat gently with a splash of milk in the pasta.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 700
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken, Creamy Macaroni Cheese, sweet and spicy chicken, easy dinner