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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

A creamy and spicy twist on classic mac and cheese, featuring tender chicken and zesty buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: comfort food, main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with additional cheddar cheese and blue cheese if desired.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with extra buffalo sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.

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