Description
A delightful fusion of creamy mac and cheese with sweet honey and a hint of spice from black pepper, elevated to a new level of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, swirling it to coat the bottom evenly.
- Add the cream cheese and milk, stirring gently until completely smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the honey, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt, adjusting the black pepper to your preferred heat.
- Incorporate the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken, mixing until every piece is coated in the sauce.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring vigorously until it melts through.
- Serve hot, garnished with more black pepper or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate. The dish can be baked for a crispy top; consider broiling briefly after adding more cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg