Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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16 ounces spiral noodles.
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25 ounces breaded chicken strips.
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5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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3/4 cup honey.
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1/4 cup brown sugar.
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3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce.
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1/4 cup pineapple juice.
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1 lemon, juiced.
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1 tablespoon vinegar.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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1 stick butter.
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2 cups heavy cream.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded.
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded.
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3/4 cup colby jack cheese, shredded.
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced.
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Fresh basil.
# Instructions:
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Cook chicken strips according to package. Cook pasta according to directions.
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Mix honey sauce ingredients in saucepan. Boil then simmer 15 minutes until thickened.
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Melt butter and cream. Gradually stir in cheeses and garlic until smooth.
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Toss pasta with cheese sauce and bacon. Coat chicken in honey sauce.
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Top pasta with glazed chicken, basil and extra bacon if desired.
# Notes:
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Use freshly shredded cheese for smoothest sauce.
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Honey sauce can be made ahead.