Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Bliss You’ll Crave
A delicious and creamy mac and cheese recipe with a touch of honey and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Stir in the honey and black pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce, mixing until well combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding some garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese Recipe, Comfort Food