copycat applebee’s honey pepper chicken mac and cheese made easy
Enjoy a delicious version of Applebee’s Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese right at home with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix honey and pepper sauce, then pour over the cooked chicken.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir in cream and cheese until melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more pepper sauce.
- Substitute different kinds of cheese for varied flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Copycat, Applebee's, Honey Pepper, Chicken, Mac and Cheese