Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy pasta is mixed with tender BBQ chicken for a flavorful twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk (low-fat preferred)
- 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: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Sauté shredded chicken in olive oil until warm. Add BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make the cheese sauce: Heat milk, then stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Combine everything: Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce and BBQ chicken. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Enhance with crispy bacon bits or sautéed onions.
- Great for meal prep; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimated 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg