Hot Honey Chicken Mac and Cheese
A warm and comforting bowl of mac and cheese with shredded chicken, drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Optional Meat
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Preheat the oven: While the pasta is cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the milk and let it heat for a minute.
- Add the cheese: Gradually add in the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Drain the cooked macaroni and fold it into the cheese sauce. Add the shredded chicken and hot honey, folding gently.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped green onions and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, try mixing different types of cheese or adding sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, chicken, hot honey, comfort food, baked pasta