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BBQ Chicken Mac recipe served on a plate
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bbq chicken mac

inspired by

@noodlesandcompany

Apr 10 2025

30m

Serves 4

Recipe information

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

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Preparation

Directions

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. 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. 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. Serve

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