Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

• Dinner
• ⏱ 35 min
• Easy
• Serves 2
• 790 kcal / serving
• 56 g protein
• 87 g carbs
• 23 g fat

Ingredients (12)

• 10 oz (280 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 6 oz (170 g) dry elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) 2% milk
• 3/4 cup (85 g) freshly grated sharp cheddar
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2–1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Steps (5)

1. Cook the macaroni. Boil in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the chicken. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 6–8 min, turning, until browned and 165°F (74°C) inside.
3. Make the glaze. Mix BBQ sauce, honey and hot sauce. Reserve 1 tsp for serving. Add the rest to the chicken; toss over low heat 1 min until coated and sticky.
4. Make the mac & cheese. Warm milk in a saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in cheddar gradually until melted, then fold in macaroni. Transfer to a broiler-safe baking dish and top with chicken.
5. Broil and finish. Broil about 6 inches from the heat 2–3 min until bubbling and lightly browned, watching closely. Top with green onion and reserved glaze. Divide into 2 equal portions.

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