BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
A comforting and flavorful twist on classic mac and cheese, this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe combines tender seasoned chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta, all finished with a smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1½ lb chicken breasts, sliced in half
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oil
- ⅓ 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
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt & pepper
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cup milk
- ½ cup water (or chicken broth)
- ¾ cup cheddar, shredded
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- BBQ Chicken: If cooking your own chicken, season and cook until done. Shred and mix with BBQ and hot sauce.
- Mac and Cheese: Cook pasta, then make the cheese sauce. Combine cooked pasta, cheese, and BBQ chicken. Bake if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses or additional toppings.
- For a spicier kick, add more hot sauce or diced jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, BBQ Chicken, Cheesy Pasta
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/bbq-chicken-mac-and-cheese-recipe/
