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A white bowl filled with macaroni and cheese topped with barbecue sauce and chunks of chicken, placed on a white hexagonal tile surface with parsley garnish, and a fork and knife beside it.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender BBQ chicken and creamy mac and cheese, all made effortlessly in an air fryer. This is a perfect quick meal that’s rich, cheesy, and has a touch of smoky heat from the BBQ sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer bbq chicken mac and cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 536kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless (1.1 lb | 500 g)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 0.17 fl oz | 5 ml
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce plus more to serve (2.7 fl oz | 80 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce 0.51 fl oz | 15 ml

Mac and Cheese

  • 150 g elbow macaroni uncooked (5.29 oz | 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 0.5 oz | 14 g
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup full cream milk 8 fl oz | 240 ml
  • ½ cup half-and-half 4 fl oz | 120 ml
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3.5 oz | 100 g

Instructions

  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 1mg