Description
A creamy and cheesy macaroni dish with tender BBQ chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and BBQ sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for best flavor.
- Add extra cheese on top before serving for extra richness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken mac and cheese, comfort food, easy dinner