Honey BBQ chicken with mac & cheese: A Flavorful Duo!
A delicious combination of honey BBQ chicken served alongside creamy mac and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, coat the chicken breasts with honey BBQ sauce.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in milk and cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Serve the honey BBQ chicken alongside the mac and cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the mac and cheese for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg