Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with tender BBQ chicken – a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 oz (225g) elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk (low-fat preferred)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté shredded chicken until warm. Add BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Heat milk in a saucepan, stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce, then fold in BBQ chicken mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Feel free to customize the level of BBQ sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, pasta recipe, cheesy macaroni, BBQ chicken pasta
