BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is the perfect blend of smoky BBQ flavor and creamy cheese, making it an indulgent comfort food that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the milk and BBQ sauce.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and chicken until well combined.
- Add the cheese and garlic powder, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- You can use leftover chicken to save time.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food