BBQ Chicken Mac recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNoodles and CompanyBbq Chicken Mac Recipe

Bbq Chicken Mac Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with grilled chicken, crispy jalapeños and tangy barbecue sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the cheese sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine ingredients

    Add the cooked macaroni and diced grilled chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir in the barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, top with crispy jalapeños, and serve hot.

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