Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese + BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Pampered Chef Smoky BBQ Rub, to taste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
• 1 lb uncooked short pasta, such as elbows or rotini
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar, divided
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Add chicken, Smoky BBQ Rub, broth, and BBQ sauce.
2. Cook LOW 4–5 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
3. Chop chicken in cooker with Salad Choppers.
4. Turn to HIGH; add uncooked pasta and cream cheese. Cook about 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender; add broth if needed.
5. Stir in 2 1/2 cups cheddar. Top with remaining cheese and cover 5–10 minutes to melt.