Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese - Sweet & Spicy Comfort Food - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounces) box spiral noodles
• 1 (25 ounces) bag breaded chicken strips
• 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup freshly shredded colby jack cheese
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• Chopped fresh basil