BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a creamy, cheesy sauce, flavorful BBQ chicken, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping for a delicious and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded BBQ chicken
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook macaroni, then set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt until creamy.
- Combine pasta, cheese sauce, BBQ chicken, and barbecue sauce in a bowl.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use smoked cheddar cheese and add a pinch of chipotle powder.
- Rotisserie chicken tossed in BBQ sauce makes a quick alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
