Description
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines the comforting flavors of creamy macaroni and cheese with tender chicken coated in sweet, smoky BBQ sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering nostalgic flavors that everyone will love. With its vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 8 oz Macaroni Pasta
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (for topping)
- Additional Cheese (Optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter; whisk in flour. Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then mix in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce.
- Fold cooked macaroni and shredded chicken into the cheese mixture until well-coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and additional cheese if desired. Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg