BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines barbecue flavors with turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken and barbecue sauce, stirring until heated through.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and mix in milk and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese and chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Add extra BBQ sauce on top for more flavor.
- Substitute chicken with pulled pork for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, turkey bacon