Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese, a delightful fusion of creamy pasta and tender, smoky barbecue chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a rich and satisfying flavor that will please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: ½ cup shredded gouda cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower the heat, add cheeses, and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until coated.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce; fold in BBQ chicken mixture gently.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra BBQ sauce and garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg