Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Made Easy
A deliciously creamy and flavorful twist on classic mac and cheese, inspired by Applebee’s signature dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook chicken with honey and black pepper until fully cooked.
- In a separate saucepan, combine cheese, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Once the macaroni is cooked, mix it with the cheese sauce and add the cooked chicken.
- Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh parsley.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, Easy Mac and Cheese, Chicken Mac and Cheese