Description
This Skillet BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Bake is the ultimate comfort food creamy mac and cheese topped with smoky BBQ chicken, baked until bubbly and golden. A one-pan, flavor-packed dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- – 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
– 2 tbsp butter
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 1 ¾ cups milk
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup shredded mozzarella
– ¼ cup cream cheese (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 ½ cups cooked BBQ chicken (shredded or diced)
– ½ cup BBQ sauce
– Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
3. Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
4. Add cooked macaroni and stir to coat in cheese sauce.
5. Top with BBQ chicken and drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
– Use freshly shredded cheese for a creamier sauce.
– Rotisserie chicken tossed in BBQ sauce makes a great shortcut.
– Add bacon or jalapeños for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Oven-Baked
Keywords: bbq chicken mac and cheese, skillet mac and cheese bake, creamy mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese, one pan dinner, cheesy pasta bake