One Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese: Irresistibly Cheesy Delight
Enjoy a creamy and delicious One-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, and honey BBQ sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the elbow macaroni. Reduce heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like corn or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, easy dinner, cheesy pasta