Creating Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Mac & Cheese is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

For the Honey Pepper Chicken

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and place in the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
4. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

For the Creamy Mac & Cheese

1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Make Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk, sour cream, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
3. Combine: Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing until well coated.
4. (Optional) Prepare for Baking: If desired, transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and broil for a few minutes until golden brown.