Description
This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese features tender pasta smothered in a cheesy sauce with a hint of barbecue sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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!
Notes
For a smokier flavor, use smoked gouda cheese.
Feel free to substitute the chicken with any leftover meat you have on hand.
Add your favorite veggies for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg