Description

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac And Cheese is a rich, creamy slow cooker meal made with tender shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, pasta shells, cheddar, mozzarella, heavy cream, and butter. It’s smoky, cheesy, and perfect for an easy comfort dinner.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta shells, cooked and drained

• 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 full bottle barbecue sauce

Seasonings:

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Garlic powder, to taste

• Onion powder, to taste

• Paprika, to taste

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Instructions

1. Season the chicken

Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2. Add sauce and cook

Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s well coated. Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

3. Shred and mix

Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.

4. Add pasta

Stir in the cooked pasta shells until evenly combined.

5. Make it creamy

Add butter, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until everything is coated.

6. Melt and finish

Cover and let sit for a few minutes until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture becomes creamy.

7. Serve

Stir once more and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 2–3 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow cooker
Cuisine: American