Name: Baked BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup feta cheese; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1.5 cups smoked gouda cheese; 1.5 cups cheddar cheese; 1 medium red onion; 4.5 cups milk; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 1 tsp smoked paprika; salt, to taste; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a block of feta cheese in the center of a large baking dish.

2

Pour the uncooked macaroni around the feta. Top with about 1 cup each of the shredded smoked gouda and cheddar cheese, reserving the rest for later.

3

Add the sliced red onion, minced garlic, and pour the milk over everything.

4

Drizzle with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with smoked paprika and salt.

5

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

6

Carefully remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and stir everything together until the melted feta is well combined into a creamy sauce.

7

Add the cooked shredded chicken and stir to incorporate.

8

Top the mixture with the remaining shredded smoked gouda and cheddar cheese.

9

Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

10

Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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