BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: The Best Comfort Food Twist
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this delicious BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, milk, and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, topping with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and golden on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, easy recipes