Easy Recipes Dinner: Juicy BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
Enjoy a delicious and easy dinner with this BBQ chicken mac and cheese recipe that combines comfort food with a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the chicken and BBQ sauce mixture.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the mixture.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese