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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken with creamy, cheesy macaroni for a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or gathering.


Ingredients

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BBQ Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, sliced in half
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbsp franks red hot or any buffalo sauce (optional)

Mac and Cheese:

  • 12 oz box shells, medium-sized (about 2 cups of dry pasta)
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. BBQ Chicken: If you are cooking your own chicken, season and cook until done. Shred/chop the chicken, mix with BBQ & hot sauce, and set aside.
  2. Mac and Cheese: Cook pasta, make cheese sauce, combine with shredded BBQ chicken. Optionally, bake in oven at 400º for 15 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Notes

  • Taste the cheese sauce for seasoning adjustments.
  • Use chicken broth for a healthier option.
  • Cook noodles al dente for best texture.
  • Do not over bake the mac & cheese.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg