Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
Discover the ultimate comfort food for summer with this indulgent BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and BBQ sauce.
- Add the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Top with additional BBQ sauce before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals, BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Summer Recipes