Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Comfort (Easy 60-Min Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley (optional)
• Extra black pepper (optional)