BBQ Chicken Mac: The Indulgent Comfort Food You’ll Love
BBQ Chicken Mac is the perfect blend of smoky barbecue flavor and creamy macaroni, creating a comfort dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add shredded chicken.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and mix well, heating through.
- Add cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in milk and add garlic powder and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a kick of flavor, consider adding chopped jalapeños.
- Feel free to use any leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac, comfort food, pasta