BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, a perfect comfort food to satisfy your cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheese, such as cheddar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing well.
- In a baking dish, combine the macaroni with the sauce mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, indulgent recipes