Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy macaroni is combined with tender, flavorful BBQ chicken for a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy all your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 oz (225g) elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk (low-fat preferred)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, then add the shredded chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Prepare the BBQ chicken: Stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, heat milk and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, then mix in the BBQ chicken. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, BBQ Chicken Recipe
