Jul 14 2026

Bbq Chicken Mac Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Bbq Chicken Mac Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Chicken

Cheese Sauce

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

  2. 3

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Mix in Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Pasta and Chicken

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and BBQ sauce. Mix until the chicken and pasta are evenly coated.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese Sauce

    Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta-chicken mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare for Serving

    Transfer the BBQ chicken mac to a serving dish. Top with chopped green onions and extra shredded cheddar cheese.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve hot and enjoy your BBQ Chicken Mac!

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