BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Smoky, Cheesy Comfort Food Recipe
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish combined with smoky BBQ shredded chicken for a rich and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and warm shredded chicken.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and melt cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce.
- Fold in BBQ chicken mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use smoked BBQ sauce for deeper flavor.
- Add bacon bits for extra richness.
- Best served fresh while creamy.