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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines smoky BBQ chicken with creamy pasta for a comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with rotisserie chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce choose your favorite variant
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk recommended
  • 4 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Flour whole wheat flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use diced onions
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Pasta and Cheese
  • 2 cups Macaroni short pasta like penne or rotini can be used
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest before shredding.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 7-8 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 4 tablespoons of flour, cooking for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until fully melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked macaroni, and 1 cup of BBQ sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over and stir gently to coat everything.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more BBQ sauce or chopped herbs. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added spice, include sliced jalapeños or hot sauce. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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