Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Ch

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Honey Pepper Chicken:

Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless: 2

Salt and pepper: to taste

Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Honey: 1/2 cup

Soy sauce: 1/4 cup

Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon

Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon

Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon

Onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon

Ground cayenne pepper: 1/4 teaspoon

For the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:

Macaroni pasta: 8 ounces

Butter: 2 tablespoons

All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons

Milk: 2 cups

Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded: 2 cups

Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup

Salt and pepper: to taste

Parsley, chopped: for garnish

Directions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium and cook chicken until golden, about 6-7 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.

Make Sauce: In the same skillet, mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine: Slice chicken into strips, return to skillet, and coat with sauce.

Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.

Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a pot, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and blend in cheeses until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix macaroni with cheese sauce.

Serve: Plate macaroni cheese, top with honey pepper chicken, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: Approximately 700 kcal p