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2) One-Pan BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Smoky BBQ and creamy cheese in one pan. That's the whole pitch. I pull this together when practices run late and everyone is hangry, and the smoked gouda is what makes it taste like you actually tried.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 small onion diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Sauté onion until soft, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add macaroni, broth, milk, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook, stirring often, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar, gouda, and BBQ sauce until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust salt or BBQ for tang. Serve hot.