BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy cheese and tender shredded chicken with a smoky BBQ twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup milk (low-fat preferred)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the shredded chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in BBQ sauce and spices; mix well.
- In a separate saucepan, heat milk and melt cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce and fold in the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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