Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Mix honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss chicken in the honey pepper glaze and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in milk and shredded cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce, then top with honey pepper chicken pieces. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste for sweetness and spice.
- Use full-fat cheese for creamier sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg