BBQ Chicken Mac + Cheese

This BBQ Chicken Mac + Cheese makes a great family dinner, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Using our Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese this creamy and mellow mac + cheese will put a smile on even your pickiest eaters face.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 8 oz elbow macaroni or pasta of choice

• 2 cups Dan and Debbie’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese; shredded

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup milk (low-fat preferred)

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.

• Stir in the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken in the sauce.

• In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, continuing to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

• Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Then, fold in the BBQ chicken mixture and continue stirring until everything is well mixed.

• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.