Copycat Apleebee's 4 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders

INGREDIENTS

frozen (precooked chicken tenders (I used Tyson brand))

1 lb

uncooked cavatappi pasta

2/3 cup

honey

1/3 cup

lite soy sauce

1/4 cup

brown sugar

1/3 cup

pineapple juice

1 tbsp

white vinegar

1 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

cayenne

2 cups

Italian blend shredded cheese

1/2 stick

butter

2 cups

evaporated milk

1 tsp

parsley flakes

1 1/2 tsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

corn starch

Bacon bits