BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
A comforting dish combining creamy macaroni and cheese with smoky BBQ chicken, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 ounces Macaroni
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper, grill or sauté until cooked through, then shred or chop.
- Make the roux by melting butter in the pot, adding flour, and whisking until golden and bubbly.
- Create the cheese sauce by slowly pouring in milk and whisking continuously until it thickens.
- Mix in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and chicken with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Add the BBQ sauce, folding it gently into the mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken saves time but adds great flavor. Feel free to mix different cheeses to elevate the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg