Description
BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese is a deliciously creamy dish that combines the smoky flavor of BBQ chicken with the comfort of macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over medium heat until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and BBQ chicken to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mix.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg