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Delicious crockpot BBQ chicken mac and cheese served in a bowl

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

A comforting and satisfying dish combining creamy mac and cheese with tender BBQ chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked) Cook until just al dente.
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked, can use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Feel free to use your favorite barbecue sauce.
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded) Reserve 0.5 cup for topping.
  • 8 oz cream cheese (cubed) Ensure well-cubed for creamy texture.
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Salt Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the crockpot, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 0.5 cup for topping later.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the cream cheese has fully melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best results, use shredded rotisserie chicken and cook the macaroni until just al dente, as it will continue to cook in the crockpot. Stir occasionally for even heating.

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