BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

from masonfit.com
25 min
8 servings

Pulled BBQ chicken and high protein mac and cheese baked with a cheesy top layer and BBQ drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Pulled BBQ Chicken*
  • 8 oz Banza Pasta Shells
  • 1 C Pasta Water
  • 1 C Milk
  • 10 oz Shredded Cheese Blend, divided

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat an oven to 400ºF and bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta for 8-9 minutes until tender. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Set the burner to its lowest setting and add the drained pasta back to the pot with the cup of pasta water and milk. Stir to fully incorporate.

  4. 4

    Gradually fold in 8 oz of shredded cheese 1-2 oz at a time until you have a smooth sauce. (Don't worry if the sauce is slightly runny, it will thicken in the oven once the chicken is added.) Salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish or oven safe skillet and stir in the pulled chicken. Top with 2 oz of shredded cheese and drizzle with BBQ sauce (optional). Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.