Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup pure honey
- 1 large bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix honey, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and chopped bell pepper. Coat chicken and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Cook macaroni: Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain.
- Bake chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake marinated chicken 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk, then stir in cheddar until melted.
- Combine: Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and serve alongside baked chicken.
Notes
- Let marinade sit longer for more flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like gouda or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120