BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Smoky, Cheesy Comfort Food Recipe
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a smoky, creamy comfort food combining tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and rich melted cheeses with perfectly cooked macaroni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, smoked 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 mix until fully combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use smoked cheddar for extra smoky flavor.
- Add crispy bacon for more depth.
- Spicy BBQ sauce can add a kick.