Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac: The Best Comfort Dish for You
This creamy honey pepper chicken mac is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Season with black pepper and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and honey, mixing well.
- Add the cooked macaroni and shredded cheese, stirring until everything is combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac, comfort food, pasta dish