BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Upgrade
Indulge in this delicious BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and smoky flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken and BBQ sauce.
- Add the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Recipe