BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Upgrade
This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and rich BBQ flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, milk, and half of each cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or cook with smoked cheese.
- This can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg