Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Crispy breaded chicken strips coated in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce, served on a bed of creamy, cheesy pasta with bacon. A perfect combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy all your cravings.
Ingredients
Spiral Noodles:
1 16 oz box
Breaded Chicken Strips:
1 25 oz. bag
Bacon:
5 slices, cooked and crumbled
Salt and Pepper
Basil
Honey Pepper Sauce:
Honey Pepper Sauce:
3/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 3 Tbs soy sauce, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, Juice of 1 lemon, 1 Tbs vinegar, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Cheese Sauce:
1 stick butter, 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup colby jack cheese, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Bake or deep fry chicken strips: according to package directions, set aside.
- Cook pasta: according to package directions.
- Mix Honey Pepper sauce ingredients: in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to thicken.
- Melt butter and cream: for cheese sauce in a large pan. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring after each addition. Add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta to pan with sauce: Stir to combine, add bacon and mix well. Dip chicken strips into honey pepper sauce until coated, set aside.
- Serve: Dish up pasta, top with chicken strips, sprinkle with basil and additional bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 800
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
