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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Ultimate Comfort Dish

Prepare a delicious Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese that combines creamy comfort with bold BBQ flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or any short pasta like shells or rigatoni
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken or shredded turkey or plant-based beans for a vegetarian option
For the BBQ Flavor
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce your favorite store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can replace with sautéed fresh onions
For Creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or substitute with sour cream
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk can be used
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese consider experimenting with other cheese varieties

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease the interior of your crockpot with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the greased crockpot, add the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, and milk. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Gently fold in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, then reserve 0.5 cup of cheese for later.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top and cover again to melt.
  7. Once melted and bubbly, stir the mixture and serve hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To prevent mushy pasta, cook just until al dente. Ensure proper greasing of the crockpot for easy cleanup.

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