Description
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines creamy, cheesy pasta with smoky barbecue chicken for the ultimate comfort food dish. Perfect for cozy nights or hearty family dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded BBQ chicken
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened.
4. Add shredded cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted and smooth.
5. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
6. Stir cooked pasta into cheese sauce until coated.
7. Fold in BBQ chicken or layer it on top.
8. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Double the cheese for an extra creamy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, bbq chicken, comfort food, cheesy pasta