Description
Creamy mac and cheese paired with sticky, caramelized BBQ chicken for a rich and comforting meal that balances cheesy goodness with smoky sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 500 grams chicken pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt butter in a saucepan, add milk, then stir in shredded cheese gradually until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Boil macaroni in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix cooked pasta with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook chicken in a skillet until golden, then add BBQ sauce and simmer until sticky and caramelized.
- Finishing Touches: Plate mac and cheese with BBQ chicken and drizzle extra sauce if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm while cheese is creamy and chicken is glossy.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best texture.
- Do not overheat the cheese sauce to keep it smooth.
- Let chicken rest briefly so the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: mac and cheese with BBQ chicken, creamy pasta and chicken, comfort food dinner, cheesy pasta recipe, sticky BBQ chicken meal