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Sheri

Smoked BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Try our Smoked BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese today! We start with a creamy cheese sauce, then add some delicious smoked chicken. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. pasta elbow, rotini, bowties -- reserve some of the pasta water - about 1 cup
  • 2 cups BBQ chicken Remove the skin and diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 8 oz block Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce optional
  • 1/2 cup peas optional but an awesome addition!
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pot, add the butter. Melt the butter and add the flour until thoroughly combined. Stir in the milk until smooth.
  3. Add the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese and stir until combined. Add the seasonings as well.
  4. Add cooked macaroni and BBQ chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is evenly mixed. Use the pasta water to make sure the sauce is smooth. If you want it sweeter, add some more BBQ sauce.
  5. OPTIONAL - Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top at 350'.
  6. Let cool for 5-10