BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
Cook Time
35
mins
Calories
693
Serving Size
6
Carbs
33
Fat
39.1
Protein
49.6
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description
HOLY GOOD GOD THIS IS AWESOME!
ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 10 slices of raw bacon (I like hickory smoked flavor), diced
- Salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 8 oz smoked cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar if can't find smoked), grated
- 3/4 cup milk
- Salt
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- BBQ sauce for drizzle (about ¼ cup)
directions
- In a medium cooking pan, over medium heat, cook chicken breasts seasoned with some salt and pepper and diced bacon.
- While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside in a mixing bowl.
- Dice cooked chicken and add it to the pasta. Add cooked bacon bits as well.
- Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a baking dish. (It can be a 2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.)
- In a small sauce pot, melt butter. Sprinkle flour and mix until combined. Immediately but slowly, pour in milk, while whisking carefully.
- Once the milk mixture is smooth and heated through, add grated cheese.
- Add chili powder, paprika, some salt and pepper. Whisk slowly until the cheese mixture is smooth and cheese is all melted.
- Pour cheese mixture into the mixing bowl with pasta and meat. Mix very well and add a little more salt to taste.
- Transfer into an oven-safe dish or a cast iron skillet. Spread it evenly and bake for 10-13 minutes.
- Drizzle with bbq sauce and enjoy!
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