Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with our Loaded BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Dump! This irresistible dish combines the rich, creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the bold, smoky flavors of barbecue chicken.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Shredded chicken
- BBQ sauce
- Cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a well-greased baking dish, combine the cooked elbow macaroni, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir everything together until evenly distributed.
3. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove the foil and sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For a healthier take on this dish, you can use whole-wheat pasta, opt for low-fat or reduced-fat cheeses, and incorporate more vegetables into the mix.
Feel free to use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce or even make your own homemade version.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 60