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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese that Brings Comfort Home

Experience the delicious fusion of BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
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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 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can be substituted with rotisserie chicken
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni or swap with penne or rotini
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar recommended
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can replace with gouda or pepper jack
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk ideal, non-dairy options work
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Flour consider gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can substitute for fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if not a fan of onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce choose your favorite style

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until no longer pink. Shred using two forks and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for about one minute. Gradually whisk in milk with garlic and onion powder, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella. Stir until melted and creamy, adding milk if too thick.
  5. Combine macaroni and shredded chicken into the cheese sauce. Mix in BBQ sauce until well combined.
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with extra BBQ sauce or sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For reheating, add a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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