Description
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a mouthwatering blend of creamy cheese and smoky BBQ flavors that will transform your comfort food experience. This dish features tender shredded chicken mixed with rich BBQ sauce, enveloped in gooey cheese and perfectly cooked pasta. Whether you’re preparing a family dinner, hosting a gathering, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this high-protein recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. With its ease of preparation and customizable ingredients, you can make it uniquely yours while enjoying every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add shredded chicken, and warm for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in BBQ sauce along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a separate saucepan, heat milk over medium heat; gradually stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce; then fold in the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg