Description
A comforting mac and cheese dish with a unique twist of honey sweetness and a kick of black pepper, combined with tender chicken and creamy cheddar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, honey, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients blend together.
- Add the cooked chicken to the pot and heat until warmed through.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni, coating each piece with the creamy sauce.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
- If the sauce is too thick, splash in a bit of milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Customize with different cheeses or add vegetables like broccoli or roasted peppers for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg