bbq chicken mac: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
This BBQ Chicken Mac recipe combines creamy pasta with flavorful chicken and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound BBQ chicken, cooked and shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer until it thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni, BBQ chicken, and crumbled turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your choice of additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Mac, comfort food, easy recipes, turkey bacon