Description
A comforting dish combining smoky BBQ, tender chicken, and creamy mac and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic bread or side salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a large pot over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it melts and blends with the BBQ sauce.
- Add the cooked macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm with optional garlic bread or a side salad.
Notes
For variations, try swapping chicken with veggies, adding jalapeños for spice, or topping with breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, BBQ chicken, comfort food, family meal, quick recipes