Description
This One-Pot Spicy BBQ Chicken Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mash-up. With tender elbow macaroni, juicy seasoned chicken, bold BBQ flavor, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, every bite is a satisfying blend of heat, smoke, and indulgence. Perfect for quick weeknight meals with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup spicy barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
Optional garnish: scallions, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add cooked chicken and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, and BBQ sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni. Mix and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Pot Pasta