Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese
This dish combines sweet and spicy honey-glazed chicken with creamy, cheesy macaroni cheese, offering comfort food at its finest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces
- ¾ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream or milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together honey, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the honey mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the cooked macaroni.
- Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and cream until melted and creamy.
- Transfer the macaroni to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken alongside the creamy macaroni cheese and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg