Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Hot Honey Chicken Mac N Cheese. This delightful dish features creamy elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, topped with crispy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it strikes a balance between indulgence and flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for cooks of all skill levels, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup hot honey (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Season chicken thighs with spices; fry in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze warm chicken with hot honey.
- Combine mac and cheese in a baking dish; top with chicken and bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg