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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish topped with BBQ chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Sauce
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko for extra crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Method
 

Prepare Pasta
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In a large pot, combine milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium until smooth.
  2. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce. Mix well to combine.
  2. Stir in BBQ sauce until evenly distributed.
Bake
  1. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite BBQ sauce or add vegetables like corn or bell peppers.

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