Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
A delicious homemade version of Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of sweetness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and slice it into strips.
- In the same pan, add garlic powder, honey, and pepper; mix well.
- Add pasta and heavy cream to the pan, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pepper based on spice preference.
- Can substitute other types of cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: copycat, Applebee's, honey pepper chicken, mac and cheese