ndulge in the Sweet and Spicy Delights of Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese

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Indulge in the Sweet and Spicy Delights of Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese 🍗🍯🧀

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ingredients:

For the Honey Pepper Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced

For the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:

  • 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Let’s Cook Together:

  1. To make the Honey Pepper Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. To make the Creamy Macaroni Cheese: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  6. Add the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  8. To serve, spoon the Honey Pepper Chicken over a bed of Creamy Macaroni Cheese. Dig in and savor the sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors! 🍗🍯🧀