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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food Made Irresistible

This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a must-try comfort dish that beautifully combines creamy pasta with smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Boneless, Skinless Chicken Rotisserie chicken works well too.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Substitute with penne or rotini if desired.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar works best.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Consider Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk adds richness.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter No substitutes suggested.
  • ¼ cup Flour All-purpose flour is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Use fresh onion for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
For the BBQ Flavor
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite style.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until done, then shred the chicken.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes, then drain.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour to form a roux, then whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy, adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Fold in the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken, add BBQ sauce and mix until well coated.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality BBQ sauce and adjust cheese types for flavor variations. Store leftovers properly in the fridge or freezer.

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