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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food with a Smoky Kick

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy pasta, and smoky BBQ sauce in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Consider using rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
  • 0.5 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite style.
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Macaroni Use any short pasta shape.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded for easy melting.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded for gooey texture.
  • 2 cups Milk Essential for a creamy sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Thickens the cheese sauce.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances overall flavor.
  • to taste Salt To taste.
  • to taste Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Shred the chicken.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a paste forms, cooking for about 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. Season to taste with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and BBQ sauce to the cheese mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, optionally drizzled with additional BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is quick and can be customized with different cheeses or BBQ sauces for unique flavors.

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