Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A hearty blend of creamy mac and cheese with a spicy kick of buffalo chicken, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, milk, and cream cheese.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust buffalo sauce for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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