Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish