🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, May 21, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Loaded BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, May 21, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Loaded BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese 🔥

Good morning, folks! 🤠Today’s chuckwagon favorite is a rich, smoky, cheesy comfort meal that combines creamy mac & cheese with sweet BBQ chicken for the ultimate one-pan supper!

This hearty chuckwagon dish is perfect for family dinners, backyard gatherings, or just a cozy evening at home.

🍗🧀🍝 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup milk or heavy cream

• 1 cup BBQ sauce

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: crispy bacon pieces for topping

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

3️⃣ Add uncooked macaroni and chicken broth. Stir well.

4️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.

5️⃣ Stir in shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, milk, and black pepper.

6️⃣ Add cheese and stir until melted, creamy, and well combined.

7️⃣ Optional: top with crispy bacon before serving.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Garlic toast 🧄

• Coleslaw

• Or buttery corn on the cob 🌽

⭐ Campfire Tip

Keep the skillet covered while the pasta cooks to lock in moisture and help everything cook evenly over the fire.

💜 Chuckwagon Encouragement

Life’s best moments are often the simple ones—shared meals, laughter, and grateful hearts gathered together.

Slow down today and enjoy the blessings around you.

📖 Scripture for Today

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”— Psalm 107:1 (KJV)

Come back tomorrow as we roll into the weekend with more Chuckwagon favorites and hearty campfire meals! 🍲🔥🤠