Description
This delightful Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of honey pepper chicken with creamy mac and cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Pepper Chicken:
- 16 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 3/4 cup Wholesome Yum Keto Honey Substitute
- 1/4 cup 100% Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Splenda Brown Sugar
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 oz Al Dente Carba Nada Cavatappi (dry)
- 3/8 cup Lite Shredded Mozzarella (Trader Joes)
- 3/8 cup Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend (Trader Joes)
- 2 wedges Light Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan
- 1–1/2 slices Velveeta Cheese
- 1/2 cup Fat Free Evaporated Milk
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut up your chicken into bite-size pieces, place in a bowl and set aside.
- Whisk your sauce ingredients in your small saucepan, bring to a quick boil and turn off.
- Pour just less than half of your sauce over the chicken, mix well and place in fridge to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- While your chicken is marinating, grate your parmesan, measure out your shredded cheeses, open your cheese wedges and tear your Velveeta, then set aside.
- Air fry your chicken in two batches at 400°F for 15 minutes each. Make sure you move the chicken pieces around halfway through each batch. Place your cooked chicken in a clean mixing bowl.
- While your first batch of chicken is cooking, start boiling your pasta.
- Once your pasta is done boiling, drain and put back into the pasta pot.
- Pour in your evaporated milk and dump all of your cheeses then your pepper and mix all together until cheeses are fully melted.
- Reheat your sauce quickly then pour over your cooked chicken and mix to fully coat every piece.
- Start assembling your lunch containers with your pasta, then your chicken. Top with parsley if you wish!
- ENJOY!
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized by adjusting the level of spiciness or sweetness in the honey pepper chicken sauce.
- Feel free to add in your favorite vegetables to the mac and cheese for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry, Boil, Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Lunch, Easy Recipe
