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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

Indulge in Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Bliss

Delight in this Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, a comforting and quick dinner perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spiral Noodles
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Breaded Chicken Strips
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil Substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1/2 cup Bacon Crumble for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Deep fryer
  • Large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • large frying pan
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a deep fryer. Bake or deep fry the chicken strips until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spiral noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
  4. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Stir in heavy cream, and add parmesan and mozzarella cheese along with minced garlic. Cook until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine the cooked noodles with the cheese sauce until well-coated. Stir in crumbled bacon until evenly mixed.
  6. Serve the Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese on a platter. Drizzle honey pepper sauce over chicken strips and garnish with basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of cream.

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