Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and with a kick of spicy buffalo sauce, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, make a roux with butter and flour. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese. Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in chicken and pasta. Pour into baking dish.
- Add toppings and bake: Top with breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Top with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of buffalo sauce.
- Omit the blue cheese for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
