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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Savor BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese for a Cozy Night In

Enjoy a comforting BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese packed with flavor for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Boneless, Skinless Chicken substitute with rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Macaroni or any short pasta like penne or rotini
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can be replaced with margarine or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Flour gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Milk whole or almond milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese sharp flavor; gouda can be used
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onion
For the BBQ Flavor
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce choose your favorite style
Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Shred the chicken after resting a few minutes.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour for about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisk until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine shredded chicken and cooked macaroni with cheese sauce in the saucepan. Mix in BBQ sauce until well coated.
  6. Serve hot, optionally drizzled with additional BBQ sauce or garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider using rotisserie chicken for faster prep and rich flavor. Be careful not to overheat the cheese sauce, and reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Adjust seasoning for balanced flavors.

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