Description
A delightful twist on classic mac and cheese with chicken, honey, and crushed red pepper for a sweet and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper until melted and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, diced chicken, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Tip: Don’t overcook the macaroni to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg