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Healthy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

by Emily Schlak-16 January 2026Medium
Healthy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time30 min
Total Time45 min
Servings4

A high-protein mac and cheese dish with honey pepper chicken.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: www.instagram.com

Ingredients

Method

  1. 0

    Boil Pasta: Cook protein pasta as directed. Drain and set aside.

  2. 1

    Prep Chicken: Dice chicken, season with pepper, and toss in 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 beaten egg. Sauté in a pan until golden or air fry. Pull chicken out. Combine sriracha, honey, soy sauce and garlic and heat in a pan until the sauce thickens. Add in chicken until combined and set to the side.

  3. 2

    Make Sauce Base: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Heat until smooth.

  4. 3

    Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.

  5. 4

    Combine: Add cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Simmer 2-3 mins.

  6. 5

    Finish: Top with cracked black pepper, extra cheddar if you’re feeling wild.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500 kcal
Protein52g
Carbohydrates0g
Fat0g

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