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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 with a sweet and tangy honey pepper sauce and crispy breaded chicken strips make for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 16 oz box spiral noodles
  • 1 25 oz. bag breaded chicken strips
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Basil

Honey Pepper Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbs soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbs vinegar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 stick butter

Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
  • 3/4 cup colby jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2–3 cloves minced garlic
  • Chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Bake or Fry Chicken: Cook chicken strips according to package directions, then set aside.
  2. Cook Pasta: Prepare spiral noodles according to package directions.
  3. Prepare Honey Pepper Sauce: Mix sauce ingredients in a saucepan, simmer for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  4. Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter and cream in a pan, add cheeses and garlic, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, mix in bacon.
  6. Coat Chicken Strips: Dip chicken strips in honey pepper sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate pasta, top with chicken strips, basil, and additional bacon if desired.

Notes

  • You can use homemade or store-bought breaded chicken strips.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Feel free to add more herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, pasta recipe, cheesy mac and cheese

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