Description

Get ready for the ultimate comfort dish! This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines tender shredded chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and rich, creamy cheese sauce for a mouthwatering meal that’s cozy, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: green onions or crispy bacon for garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta: Boil macaroni according to package; drain and set aside.

Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened.

Add cheese: Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine: Mix pasta with cheese sauce. Stir in BBQ chicken.

Serve: Garnish with green onions or bacon, if desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Adjust BBQ sauce to your preferred sweetness or smokiness.
Add a crunchy topping (breadcrumbs or crushed chips) and bake for 10 mins for extra texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 520 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 28g