Ingredients
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- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the honey pepper mixture over the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, coating well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add milk and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce, then top with honey pepper chicken pieces.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper for desired sweetness and spice.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Sauté, simmer, and assemble
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg