Honey Chicken Mac (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound pasta spirals.
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1 1/2 pounds crispy chicken tenders.
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5 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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3/4 cup of honey.
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1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar.
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3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium).
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1/4 cup of pineapple juice.
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Juice squeezed from 1 lemon.
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1 tablespoon of vinegar.
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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A pinch (1/4 tsp) of cayenne pepper.
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1 stick of butter.
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2 cups heavy whipping cream.
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated.
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1 cup of freshly grated mozzarella.
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3/4 cup colby jack cheese, freshly grated.
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2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced fine.
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Fresh basil leaves for topping.
# Instructions:
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Follow the package steps to heat up the chicken strips.
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Cook the spirals until they're slightly firm, then drain them well.
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Mix honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, fruit juices, black pepper, and cayenne. Heat to boil, then leave it to simmer for 15 minutes to thicken it up.
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Heat butter and cream together, then slowly add all the shredded cheeses and garlic as you stir.
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Toss the pasta with the cheese mixture and bacon crumbles. Coat the chicken in the honey mixture until covered.
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Place the chicken on top of the cheesy pasta. Sprinkle with basil and bacon bits if you want a little extra.
# Notes:
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You can make this gluten-free.
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Spiciness is up to you—adjust as you like.