Chicken Mac Honey Pepper (Printable Version)
You get creamy mac, crispy bacon, and honey-pepper chicken all together for this cozy, crave-worthy fave.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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Fresh basil for topping
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Salt and pepper as you like
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5 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled up
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25 oz breaded chicken tenders
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16 oz spiral-shaped pasta noodles
→ Honey Pepper Sauce
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1/4 cup pineapple juice
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3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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Juice from one lemon
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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3/4 cup honey
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
→ Cheese Sauce
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2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup grated colby jack cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 stick of butter
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Scoop the cheesy pasta onto plates, pile on the saucy chicken, and throw on fresh basil or more bacon if you're feeling it.
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Take your cooked chicken strips and dunk them into that honey pepper sauce until every piece is covered nicely.
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Toss your drained noodles with the creamy cheese sauce, then mix in that crispy bacon for extra flavor.
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Pop the butter into a pan to melt, then slowly pour in the cream and gradually add the parmesan, mozzarella, and colby jack while stirring. Mix in the garlic and sprinkle on salt and pepper if you want.
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Whisk honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a pot. Let it come to a bubble then drop to a simmer for fifteen minutes, then cool for a bit.
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Boil up your spiral noodles using package directions until just right. Drain 'em and keep nearby.
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Pop your chicken strips in the oven or fry them up, however the box says. Set them aside when they're hot and done.
# Additional Notes:
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Looking to ditch gluten? Just use gluten-free pasta and swap in chicken strips that use gluten-free coating or even almond flour.