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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a high-protein, comforting dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Consider using rotisserie chicken for super-fast prep.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite style—sweet, spicy, or smoky.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Use elbow macaroni or any pasta shape you love.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add macaroni, and cook according to package instructions (about 7-8 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Gradually pour in milk while continuously whisking. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then stir in garlic powder and onion powder.
  4. Remove the sauce from heat and add both cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine shredded chicken and pasta in a large mixing bowl, then pour the cheese sauce and BBQ sauce over, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with herbs or additional BBQ sauce as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk to restore creaminess. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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