Homemade Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese - Chef Melt

Homemade Honey Pepper Chicken Mac & Cheese - Chef Melt

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Whip up this creamy mac and cheese with honey pepper chicken at home. It’s rich, cheesy, and has just the right touch of sweet heat.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz spiral pasta
  • salt and pepper, add as you like
  • crumbled bacon from 5 cooked slices
  • handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 25 oz frozen breaded chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • juice from 1 fresh lemon
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella, freshly grated
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup colby jack cheese, shredded fresh
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

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