Description
A comforting mac and cheese with a sweet and peppery twist, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken, honey, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in milk and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the macaroni to the skillet and mix well.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and broil for a few minutes until golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Try using leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick meal. For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant milk and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, creamy chicken