Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese

• servings: 4
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp honey

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside

In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through, then remove from heat

In the same skillet, melt butter and add honey

Stir until the mixture is bubbling, then return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat, then set aside

In a separate saucepan over low heat, pour the heavy cream and slowly whisk in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth and creamy

Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly

Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish and top with honey pepper chicken

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately