Hunk of Meat Monday: BBQ Chicken Cheesy Mac

Looking for a way to use leftover BBQ chicken? Or any barbequed meat for that matter?

A few weeks ago when I made grilled chicken and pork chops we had some leftovers.


I deboned the chicken and then cut it into bite size pieces.

I had a pot of water going for a box of pasta at the same time.

In a large pan I got a roux going.  I put 5 tablespoons of butter down and got it melted and then added 5 tablespoons of flour along with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Let it cook for about a minute before adding milk

I slowly added 4 cups of milk, whisking as I added.

Once I got the milk added I added a teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.

When the cream sauce just began to bubble I killed the heat and then added 4 cups of colby jack cheese.

Stirred it together till the cheese was completely melted.

When the cheese sauce was ready I tossed the chicken with about 1/3 cup of bbq sauce into the pasta pan after I had drained the pasta out.

While the chicken is just warming up dump the pasta into the cheese sauce.

Then either transfer into a 13 x 9 pan or two smaller pans. I chose to freeze one and bake one that night.

Once the cheese and pasta is poured into a greased dish, top with BBQ meat.

Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 to 1 cup of cheese.

Then bake on 350 for about 25 minutes till the casserole is bubbly.

Let it set for about 5 minutes before serving.

What’s your hunk of meat Monday looking like? Can’t wait to see what ideas I can make.

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Comments

  1. Anita Stafford says:

    Leah, Your Cheesy Mac BBQ Chicken Casserole looks very tasty! I have shared Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas. Thank you for hosting!

  2. That looks amazing! Thanks for hosting.

  3. Angie {Successful2gether} says:

    Mmmm You have done it again! :) Its 7:30 and now I want dinner! :) Thank you for sharing!!

  4. Mindie Hilton says:

    Thank you for hosting. Your chicken casserole sound great.

  5. Miz Helen says:

    Hi Leah,
    I am bringing dessert this week, my Cherry Pie. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!
    Miz Helen

  6. Justine says:

    Stopping by from the Melt In Your Mouth Monday Blog Hop! http://queenofsavings.com

  7. Lana Wallpe says:

    I wonder if I could get three of my four to eat this. It looks soooo good!

  8. This looks delish! I'll definitely have to try it.

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