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barbecue chicken mac and cheese in two small white ramekins
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Barbecue Chicken Mac And Cheese (From A Box)

Barbecue chicken mac and cheese turns boxed mac and cheese into a complete meal by adding 3 extra ingredients! It's the perfect busy weeknight meal for anytime you want effortless comfort food.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 24 oz box velveeta shells and cheese
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Strain the noodles and return them to the pot.
    1 24 oz box velveeta shells and cheese
  • Add all of the cheese sauce and stir until evenly incorporated.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
    1/3 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute another type of mac and cheese that doesn't come with the cheese sauce. If you do this, you'll need to have butter and milk on hand too.
  • Have leftover pulled pork? Use that instead!
  • Top it with a handful of french fried onions for a crunchy topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg