Description
A comforting and exciting blend of creamy mac and cheese, tender shredded chicken, and sweet smoky BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Warm the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and fragrant.
- Mix in the Barbecue: Stir in the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken thoroughly in the flavorful sauce.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Gradually stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, mixing continuously until melted and smooth.
- Combine It All: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Then, fold in the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve and Garnish: Dish up your BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese while hot, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing chicken and cheese sauce in advance. This dish can also be baked for a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg