Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy macaroni combined with tender, flavorful BBQ chicken creates a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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BBQ Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp franks red hot or any buffalo sauce, optional*
Mac and Cheese
- 12 oz box shells, medium sized
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- BBQ Chicken – If you are cooking your own chicken, slice the breasts in half for quicker cooking. Season the chicken and cook in a hot pan until done. Shred the chicken and mix with BBQ and hot sauce.
- Mac and Cheese – Cook pasta, make the cheese sauce, then combine with shredded BBQ chicken. Optionally, bake in a casserole dish.
Notes
- Taste the cheese sauce as you prepare it.
- For a healthier option, use chicken broth, low-fat cheese, and protein pasta.
- Cook the noodles al dente and avoid overcooking the mac & cheese during baking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 529 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
