Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
This delightful recipe captures the flavors of Applebee’s famous Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the diced chicken breast. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in honey and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a pot, combine heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese over low heat until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni and chicken to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with more black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer it sweeter.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese