Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Mac and Cheese: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Mac and Cheese is an easy and delicious comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and barbecue sauce for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and cover with barbecue sauce. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to mix with barbecue sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the crockpot along with shredded cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and creamy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced onions or bell peppers to the crockpot.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Barbecue, Chicken, Mac and Cheese