Name: BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe – The Ultimate Comfort Food Guide
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked & drained; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional topping); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked & drained
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional topping)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Toss cooked chicken with BBQ sauce; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, cook 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, smoked paprika, salt & pepper until creamy.
Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and BBQ chicken.
Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with extra cheese and crispy fried onions if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Garnish with parsley, serve hot, and enjoy smoky-cheesy perfection!