Mac & cheese with four cheeses and honey pepper chicken.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Pasta

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and is smooth.

Make the Cheese Sauce

Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar, monterey jack, cream cheese, and parmesan to the sauce. Stir until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Add the Cheeses

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs for a crunchy topping.

Prepare for Baking

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Bake

In a bowl, mix together the honey, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.

Prepare the Marinade

Place the chicken tenders in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Marinate the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each tender in flour to coat evenly.

Dredge the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Cook the Chicken

Serve the honey pepper chicken tenders alongside or on top of the baked four-cheese mac & cheese.

Serve

elbow macaroni

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

milk

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

monterey jack cheese, shredded

cream cheese, softened

parmesan cheese, grated

salt

black pepper

paprika

bread crumbs

chicken tenders

honey

garlic powder

onion powder

olive oil

flour for dredging

Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders

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Four-cheese Mac & Cheese With Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders Recipe

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