Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines the creamy goodness of traditional mac and cheese with a spicy kick from buffalo chicken. This dish features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, infused with zesty buffalo sauce for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy dinners, it can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- If using raw chicken, season and cook in a skillet until done; shred once cooled.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, blend milk and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix buffalo sauce and shredded chicken into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your spice preference. For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like spinach or broccoli before serving. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes for an extra crunchy texture.