BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on the classic mac and cheese, featuring BBQ chicken and crispy turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, combine the macaroni with the chicken mixture, and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, add smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food