BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: A Juicy Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
- In a saucepan, combine milk and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine macaroni, chicken mixture, and cheese sauce in a large baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try using smoked BBQ sauce.
- You can add chopped green onions for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, pasta recipe