Description
A delightful twist on classic mac and cheese, combining creamy cheese sauce with tender chicken and sweet BBQ flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously until thick and smooth.
- Cheese Time: Stir in cheeses until melted and creamy. Mix in honey BBQ sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and shredded chicken into cheese sauce, stir until well combined.
- Bake (Optional): Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or garlic powder to the cheese sauce. Mix in vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg