Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound cooked BBQ chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup creamy cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the cheese sauce with shredded BBQ chicken and stir well.
- Add cooked macaroni to the mixture and mix until evenly coated.
- Optional: Stir in bacon bits for extra crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled chicken for added flavor.
- You can substitute regular cheese with pepper jack for some spice.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg