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hot honey chicken mac and cheese bowl recipe

Hot Honey Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl

Chef Enzo, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while enjoying a plate of homemade pasta garnished with fresh basil.Enzo R.
A delicious fusion of creamy mac and cheese with spicy hot honey chicken, creating the ultimate comfort food bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 750 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mac and Cheese

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine honey and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Mac and Cheese

  • Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, allowing the mixture to thicken.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in cheddar cheese, and add garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  • Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cooked chicken, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Serving

  • Spoon the mac and cheese into bowls, ensuring an even distribution of chicken pieces.

Storage

  • Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: Adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use tofu for a vegetarian version.
How to Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare components separately and combine before serving.
Keyword Comfort Food, hot honey chicken, Mac and Cheese