BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Dec 28, 2011 @ 3:32 PM
Posted by Missy Chase Lapine, Special Contributor

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 209
Daily Value: 10%
Servings: 4

Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Low-Fat-Abs

Fat	2g	3%
Saturated	1g	3%
Carbs	36g	12%
Fiber	2g	7%
Sugars	4g	0%
Protein	11g	21%
Cholesterol	14mg	5%
Sodium	97mg	4%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Magnesium	30mg	8%
Potassium	207mg	6%
Iron	2mg	9%
Zinc	1mg	6%
Vitamin A	1760IU	35%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0mg	27%
Riboflavin (B2)	0mg	14%
Niacin (B3)	5mg	23%
Vitamin B6	0mg	8%
Folic Acid (B9)	105µg	26%
Vitamin B12	0µg	2%
Vitamin D	0µg	0%
Vitamin E	0mg	1%
Vitamin K	2µg	2%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	1g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	1g	0%

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INGREDIENTS

One 6-ounce box macaroni and cheese, preferably whole-grain
1/4 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
6 tablespoons baby food carrot or sweet potato purée
1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Cook the macaroni according to package directions and drain. Combine the milk, barbecue sauce, and purée in the same pot and return to a simmer, stirring until well combined. Add in the chicken and macaroni, warm through, and serve.