Description
Enjoy a delightful Chicken Mac N Cheese, combining sweet and spicy flavors for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
- 4 tablespoons Flour
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken with ground black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, add honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick.
- Coat the cooked chicken in the glaze and simmer for another 5 minutes on low heat.
- Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add 2 cups of whole milk and cook until thickened for 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella until melted. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Fold in the macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined. Serve with glazed chicken on top or alongside.
Notes
- Consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier bite.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat level.
- Substitute apple cider vinegar with lemon juice for a different flavor twist.
- Use gluten-free flour for a lighter gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg