Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy pasta combined with tender BBQ chicken for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
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: Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add shredded chicken, warm through. Stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Heat milk in a saucepan, stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce, then mix in BBQ chicken. Stir to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the level of BBQ sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for an extra kick of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food Recipe
