Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions, about 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fold the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken into the cheese sauce. Mix in ½ cup of BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
Customize this dish by swapping chicken for veggies or adding spices for a personal touch.