Southern Magic Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese with BBQ Rotisserie Chicken
This Southern BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese is the ultimate cozy comfort food dinner creamy, cheesy pasta tossed with roasted sweet potatoes and topped with tender barbecue chicken. It's a one-pan, family-friendly meal that's packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sunday suppers.
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe brings together smoky BBQ, rich cheese sauce, and naturally sweet roasted potatoes for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Whether you're looking for an easy dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing casserole, or a new twist on classic mac and cheese, this dish delivers every time.
Southern Magic Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese with BBQ Rotisserie Chicken
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Category
Dinner
Author
HT
This Southern BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese is the ultimate cozy comfort food dinner creamy, cheesy pasta tossed with roasted sweet potatoes and topped with tender barbecue chicken. It's a one-pan, family-friendly meal that's packed wi...
Ingredients
For the pasta
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1 lb elbow macaroni (or shells)
For the Sweet Potato Cheese Sauce
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2 cups mashed roasted sweet potato
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups milk (warm)
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1 cup heavy cream (optional but worth it)
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup smoked gouda or mozzarella
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Big sprinkle of Southern Magic seasoning
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Salt + pepper to taste
For the Chicken
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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½ cup barbecue sauce (your favorite-sweet or smoky both work)
For the Topping
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½ cup panko or crushed buttery crackers
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2 tbsp melted butter
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Optional: extra cheese for the top
Directions
Roast whole or cubed at 400°F until soft and caramelized.
Mash until smooth.
Boil in salted water just until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter, whisk in flour (make a quick roux)
Slowly whisk in warm milk + cream
Stir in mashed sweet potato until smooth
Add: Southern Magic and Cheese (stir until melted and creamy)
Taste and adjust
Toss shredded rotisserie chicken with barbecue sauce.
Fold pasta into the sauce.
Add BBQ chicken and gently mix (or layer it if you want pockets of flavor).
Pour into a buttered baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Top with: buttery crumbs and extra cheese if you’re feeling it
Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Sprinkle fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
Light drizzle of BBQ sauce or even hot honey
Tiny pinch of Southern Magic right on top
Enjoy!
