Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy macaroni blended with tender shredded chicken and a smoky BBQ sauce for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in cheeses until smooth. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken and BBQ sauce to the cheese mixture, then mix in cooked macaroni.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, drizzle with more BBQ sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Substitute mozzarella with smoked gouda or pepper jack for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
