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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.
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
servings
Author:
Valentina
Ingredients
8
oz
macaroni pasta
8
oz
bacon, cubed and cooked
1
lb
chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced (total 2 pieces)
bowl 1-
3
Tbsp
all-purpose flour
bowl 2-
1
large egg
1/2
cup
whole milk
1
Tbsp
sour cream
1
tsp
vinegar
bowl 3-
1/2
cup
all-purpose flour
½
tsp
salt
¼
tsp
garlic powder
½
tsp
paprika
¼
tsp
ground black pepper
chicken Sauce-
1/4
cup
honey
2
Tbsp
soy sauce
2
Tbsp
chicken broth
1
Tbsp
lemon juice
½
tsp
ground black pepper
¾
tsp
chili powder
mac and cheese sauce-
3
Tbsp
bacon grease
4
Tbsp
unsalted butter
3
garlic cloves, minced
2
tsp
all-purpose flour
1 1/3
cup
chicken broth
3/4
cup
heavy whipping cream
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese
1
cup
shredded cheese (see note)
½
tsp
salt
½
tsp
ground black pepper
US Customary
-
Metric
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 Tbsp 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 Tbsp 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.