BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy macaroni and cheese with shredded BBQ chicken, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine cooked macaroni, chicken, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, like bell peppers or corn, for added flavor.
- Adjust BBQ sauce amount to taste; more for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food