Description
A creamy, flavorful mac and cheese featuring honey garlic chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound chicken fillet, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Marinate chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni, chicken, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust honey and soy sauce for desired sweetness.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Mac and Cheese