Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook diced chicken until golden and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss chicken in the honey pepper mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce. Top with honey pepper chicken, garnish with herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more intense cheesy flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to taste by modifying red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg