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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines creamy textures and smoky flavors for the ultimate comfort dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Penne or rotini can be used for variety
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Olive oil is a lighter alternative
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Milk Non-dairy milk can be used for lactose-free option
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Experiment with gouda or pepper jack for unique flavors
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
For the Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite style
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeños For heat
  • 1 cup Vegetables Fresh veggies like bell peppers or spinach
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Bacon Bits For crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown, then shred.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened.
  4. Reduce heat, add cheddar and mozzarella to the sauce, stirring until smooth.
  5. Combine drained macaroni and shredded chicken with cheese sauce, adding BBQ sauce until well coated.
  6. Serve hot with optional additional BBQ sauce and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker meal prep, adjust seasoning to your taste, and consider adding different cheeses for unique flavors.

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