Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining barbecue chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and shredded chicken. Mix well.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce to your taste.
- Top with extra cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bbq chicken mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, barbecue chicken recipe