🔥🧀 BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.

3. 3

   Add chicken bites and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.

4. 4

   Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Add 1/4–1/3 cup BBQ sauce and toss until sticky; remove from heat.

6. 6

   In a large pot, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add diced onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.

8. 8

   Add minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

9. 9

   Pour in 2 cups milk; heat until steaming, then simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.

10. 10

    Season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.

11. 11

    Stir in shredded cheese a handful at a time until smooth.

12. 12

    Mix in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional) for extra thickness and protein.

13. 13

    Too thin → add more cheese or simmer 1 minute; too thick → add a splash of milk.

14. 14

    Add cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and fold in the BBQ chicken.

15. 15

    Stir to coat evenly and drizzle more BBQ sauce on top if desired.

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