Sweet & Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese Comfort Bake – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)