Description
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese combines the creamy comfort of macaroni and cheese with the smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue chicken. This indulgent dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in a skillet with oil for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat, let rest, then shred.
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Combine pasta, shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and cheese sauce in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg