Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight 

Rich, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, this Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese combines velvety macaroni and cheese with crispy chicken glazed in a sweet-spicy honey pepper sauce. The creamy base, made with a luxurious blend of cheddar, mozzarella, heavy cream, and buttermilk, soaks into tender pasta, while the honey-pepper-seasoned chicken delivers crunchy texture and bold flavor. Every bite blends comforting, creamy, sweet, and spicy notes in harmony—making it perfect for elevating weeknight meals or impressing guests with a decadent twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• ½ tsp onion powder
  
  

• ⅓ cup honey
  
  

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
  
  

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (or cavatappi)
  
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  
  

• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  
  

• 18 tbsp flour
  
  

• 1 tsp paprika
  
  

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• Vegetable oil (for cooking)
  
  

• 2 tbsp butter
  
  

• 1 cup buttermilk
  
  

• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  
  

• 1 cup heavy cream
  
  

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  
  

• 2 cups whole milk

Directions

1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
   
   

2. Make the honey-pepper glaze: In a small saucepan, mix honey and soy sauce; gently heat to create a glaze. Toss the cooked chicken in this mixture until well coated.
   
   

3. Cook the pasta: Boil macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
   
   

4. Build the mac and cheese base: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream, buttermilk, and whole milk; stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Season to taste.
   
   

5. Assemble: Mix the pasta into the cheese sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with honey-pepper chicken. Garnish with cracked pepper or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, approx., 4 servings total)

• Calories: ~700 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~43 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~63 g
  
  

• Protein: ~28 g