Step 1

Bake or deep fry chicken strips according to package directions (you can also make your own), set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 3

Meanwhile in medium saucepan mix all your Honey Pepper sauce ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring often remove from heat and let cool slightly to thicken.

Step 4

To make your cheese sauce melt your butter and cream together in a large pan.

Step 5

Once melted add in your cheese one at a time, stirring after each addition then and garlic and stir until incorporated and everything in melted.

Step 6

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Add pasta to pan with sauce and stir to combine, add in your bacon and stir until incorporated.

Step 8

Dip each of your chicken strips into the honey pepper sauce until coated and set aside.

Step 9

When ready to serve, dish up your pasta and top with chicken strips and sprinkle with basil and additional bacon if desired.