BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting twist on classic mac and cheese with BBQ chicken for an added flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, BBQ sauce, and cooked macaroni.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Gradually add in cheese until melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni mixture.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use spicy BBQ sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese