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Dollar Tree BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese (Under $3 Per Serving)

by StudioLink's Diet.
June 03, 2026
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Ingredients
  •   2 boxes Dollar Tree macaroni & cheese
  •   2 cans Canned chicken breast (drained)
  •   1/2 cup bbq sauce 
  •   1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  •   1/4 tsp garlic powder
  •   1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  •   2 green onions (sliced (optional) )
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Under $3 Per Serving

Servings

4 servings

Directions

1. Cook the Mac & Cheese

Prepare both boxes of macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

2. Make the BBQ Chicken

While the pasta cooks:

  • Drain the canned chicken.
  • Add chicken to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.

3. Combine

  • Stir the BBQ chicken into the prepared mac and cheese.
  • Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

4. Finish

  • Top with sliced green onions if desired.
  • Drizzle with a little extra BBQ sauce.

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