Rich sweet and peppery Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese with tender chicken and a silky sauce.

Scale

12 ounces macaroni

2 cups cooked diced chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded cheddar

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1. Cook pasta

2. Season and cook chicken

3. Coat chicken in honey

4. Make roux with butter and flour

5. Add milk and cream

6. Simmer until thickened

7. Add cheeses

8. Add pepper

9. Combine pasta and sauce

10. Add chicken

11. Warm and serve

Use freshly shredded cheese

Add milk when reheating

Adjust honey to taste

Keywords: honey pepper chicken pasta creamy chicken mac and cheese sweet and spicy chicken mac homemade mac and cheese with chicken