BBQ Chicken with Smoked Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken with Smoked Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 16 each bone-in chicken thigh/leg quarters, skin on; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 tsp. black pepper; Topping; 3 cups corn flakes, crushed medium fine; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; Smoked Mac & Cheese; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 cups whole milk; 3-1/2 cups evaporated milk; 1 qt. Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, cubed; Cooked rotini pasta, drained; 2 cups OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce

Servings: persons

Chicken
16 each bone-in chicken thigh/leg quarters, skin on
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. black pepper
Topping
3 cups corn flakes, crushed medium fine
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Smoked Mac & Cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups whole milk
3-1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 qt. Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, cubed
Cooked rotini pasta, drained
2 cups OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce

1
Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Roast in 400 degrees F convection oven until done (165 degrees F); keep warm.
3
Topping: Combine ingredients.
4
Smoked Mac & Cheese: Melt butter in saucepan.
5
Stir in salt and paprika, then flour; cook and stir until mixture forms roux.
6
Whisk in whole milk, then evaporated milk gradually; cook 2 to 3 min.
7
or until thickened.
8
Add Gouda and cream cheese.
9
Remove from heat; stir until cheese is melted.
10
Toss pasta with sauce; spoon 5 oz.
11
into each of 16 lightly greased ovenproof dishes (or into 8 prepared dishes for trial recipe).
12
Top each with 3 Tbsp.
13
Topping.
14
Bake in 350 degrees F standard oven 20 min.
15
or until pasta mixture is heated through and topping is lightly browned.
16
For each serving: Top each serving of Smoked Mac & Cheese with 1 chicken thigh/leg quarter; drizzle 2 Tbsp.
17
barbecue sauce.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 16 each bone-in chicken thigh/leg quarters, skin on, 2 tsp. kosher salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, and more.

Yes, BBQ Chicken with Smoked Mac 'n Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BBQ Chicken with Smoked Mac 'n Cheese

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