Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy casserole that blends tender chicken, sweet honey, and bold black pepper with elbow macaroni. The sauce combines melted cheddar and mozzarella for a rich texture, while grape juice adds subtle depth. Perfect for family dinners, this easy 4‑serving recipe delivers comfort food vibes in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal that satisfies both kids and adults. Serve with a simple green salad and chilled grape juice for balance.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Stir in grape juice, honey, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer for 2‑3 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni to the skillet and mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky twist
- substitute chicken with smoked beef. Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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