Name: Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 4 Tbsp butter; 1/4 cup honey; 2 boxes mac and cheese

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Picture of honey pepper chicken mac and cheese on a white platter.

WHO doesn’t LOVE MAC & CHEESE?!?!?! I know my family does, so this recipe will be a hit at your dinner table and the family will be asking for seconds!

As busy moms, we need easy and quick meals to serve to our family. AND, we need meals that all the kiddos will eat.

This recipe has only a few ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. All these ingredients are easily found at the supermarket, plus you may already have them on hand.

What is in Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

This recipe has only a couple simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.

chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thigh
black pepper
salt
garlic powder
salted butter
honey
box mac and cheese
olive oil

Picture of the ingredients for honey pepper chicken mac and cheese

What sides go with honey pepper chicken mac & cheese?

garden salad
corn on the cob
baked beans
green beans
sweet peas
garlic bread or dinner rolls

How do I make Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

Place medium size skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil to the pan.
Add the chicken, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Place lid over the skillet.
Cook until the chicken is done.
Add the butter and honey. Saute for approximately 7-10 minutes on low heat.
Prepare the boxes of mac and cheese per instructions on the box.
Plate up by adding the mac and cheese to a plate and spooning the honey pepper chicken on top.
Enjoy!

Yield: 4-6 servings