BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
My BBQ Chicken Mac and cheese features tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and a creamy sauce. This easy stove top recipe is about 30 minutes!
Servings 8 People
Calories 599kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Package Large Elbow Pasta 16 Ounces
- ½ Cup Butter 1 Stick
- ½ Cup Flour
- 3 ¾ Cups Whole Milk
- ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Mustard
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Pinch Ground Nutmeg Optional
- Salt/Pepper To Taste
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly Shredded
- 2 Cups Gouda Cheese Freshly Shredded
- 2 Cups Cooked or Rotisserie Chicken Cubed or Shredded
- ½ Cup Barbecue Sauce
- Fresh Parsley Roughly Chopped, For Garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and stir until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully pour in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cayenne pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheddar and Gouda until melted. Add cooked pasta, chicken, and barbecue sauce. Heat on low until combined and warmed through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a drizzle of barbecue sauce, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 768mg | Iron: 1mg