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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy pasta is combined with crispy breaded chicken strips coated in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Honey Pepper Chicken:

  • 1 25 ounces bag breaded chicken strips
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Basil for garnish
  • 3/4 c honey
  • 1/4 c light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 c pineapple juice
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 stick butter

For the Mac and Cheese:

  • 1 16 ounces box spiral noodles
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 c mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 3/4 c colby jack cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 2–3 cloves minced garlic
  • Chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cook the breaded chicken strips according to package instructions, then set aside.
  2. Cook the noodles: Boil the spiral noodles until al dente, then drain.
  3. Make the honey pepper sauce: Combine honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Let it cool.
  4. Prepare the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add heavy cream, then gradually stir in parmesan, mozzarella, and colby jack cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  5. Combine pasta and cheese sauce: Mix cooked noodles with the cheese sauce, adding bacon for flavor.
  6. Coat chicken in sauce: Dip chicken strips into the honey pepper sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate the pasta, top with honey pepper chicken strips, and garnish with basil leaves.
  8. Enjoy: Dive into your delicious Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese!

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