Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Crispy chicken in a honey sauce served over Creamy Mac and Cheese is everything you could ask for in a recipe and the recipe will become a family favorite.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 8 oz bacon cubed and cooked
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced (total 2 pieces)
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour bowl 1
- 1 large egg bowl 2
- ½ cup whole milk bowl 2
- 1 tablespoon sour cream bowl 2
- 1 teaspoon vinegar bowl 2
- ½ cup all-purpose flour bowl 3
- ½ teaspoon salt bowl 3
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder bowl 3
- ½ teaspoon paprika bowl 3
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper bowl 3
- ¼ cup honey chicken sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce chicken sauce
- 2 tablespoon chicken broth chicken sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice chicken sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper chicken sauce
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder chicken sauce
- 3 tablespoon bacon grease mac and cheese sauce
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter mac and cheese sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced, mac and cheese sauce
- 2 teaspoon all-purpose flour mac and cheese sauce
- 1 ⅓ cup chicken broth mac and cheese sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream mac and cheese sauce
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese mac and cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese see note, mac and cheese sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt mac and cheese sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper mac and cheese sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Cover and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Prepare bowl 1, bowl 2 and bowl 3. Coat the chicken breast into the flour in bowl 1, transfer to the bowl 2 and coat. Lastly, generously dredge in bowl 3. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- In a skillet heat 3 tablespoon oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook over med/high heat until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, pepper, and chili powder.
- Once the chicken is cooked pour in the honey sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon of grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. Vigorously mix in the flour until well combined. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, shredded cheese(s), salt, and pepper. Mix and bring to a soft boil.
- Mix in the macaroni and bacon into the sauce.
- Slice the chicken breast into slices and add to the creamy macaroni and cheese. Or serve chicken on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: You can use your favorite cheese or a combination of cheeses. Gouda, mild cheddar, white cheddar or Havarti will all work.