Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
1 box (16 oz) spiral noodles
1 bag (25 oz) breaded chicken strips
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
For the Honey Pepper Sauce:
¾ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup pineapple juice
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
1 stick butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh basil for garnish
