BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Gooey cheese hugs pasta, smoky chicken, and punchy BBQ in every cozy mouthful.
# Ingredients List:
→ Garnish
01 -
Chopped parsley for topping (if you like)
→ Seasonings
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A sprinkle of black pepper (add as much as you like)
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Salt, just enough for your taste
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Half a teaspoon smoked paprika
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One teaspoon onion powder
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One teaspoon garlic powder
→ Sauce & Cheese
07 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Half cup BBQ sauce
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One cup low-fat milk
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One cup shredded mozzarella
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Two cups shredded cheddar
→ Chicken
12 -
450 grams cooked chicken breast, pulled apart
→ Pasta
13 -
225 grams of elbow noodles or your favorite short pasta
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Try it and see if it needs extra salt or pepper. Dish it up while it's still warm and fresh. Toss some parsley on top if you feel fancy.
02 -
Dump the BBQ chicken into the pasta and cheese mix. Give everything a soft stir so it all comes together and gets nice and hot.
03 -
Add the cooked noodles into the cheesy sauce. Stir it up till every piece is coated cheesy-yellow.
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Over medium heat, warm milk in a pan. Toss in mozzarella and cheddar. Keep stirring till all melty and smooth.
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Drop in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, plus your salt and pepper. Coat the chicken well and heat until it's bubbling.
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Pour olive oil into a big pan, medium heat. Put the shredded chicken in and stir around for a few minutes to warm it quick.
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Cook your chosen pasta in salty boiling water till it's just tender, not mushy. Drain well then let it hang out for a bit.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Grab some rotisserie or leftover chicken when you want things to go quicker.
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Toss in caramelized onions or crispy bacon for extra awesome flavor.
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Leftovers? Let it cool, then shove it in a sealed container. It'll keep fine in the fridge up to 3 days.