Smoked Cheddar BBQ Chicken Mac
Ingredients:
1 pound small dry pasta of your choice
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1⁄2 cup prepared BBQ sauce
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and pepper and cook, whisking for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, whisking until smooth. Increase the heat to medium high, stirring continuously until the liquid thickens and comes to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add 5 cups of the cheese, stirring until smooth and melted. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish.
4. Add the chicken and BBQ sauce to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Spread the chicken evenly over the mac and cheese, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted, and serve immediately.
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