Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with honey, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in milk, then add cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked macaroni and honey pepper chicken to the sauce, stirring until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding more chili powder or pepper.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cheese and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg