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hot honey chicken mac n cheese

Hot Honey Chicken Mac n Cheese: A Simple Comforting Recipe


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious blend of creamy macaroni and cheese with spicy hot honey chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup hot honey

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  4. Slowly add milk while stirring. Cook until thickened.
  5. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  6. In another pan, cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
  7. Toss cooked chicken with hot honey.
  8. Combine macaroni and cheese with honey chicken. Stir well.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot honey to taste.
  • Use a mix of cheeses for different flavors.
  • Top with breadcrumbs for added crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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