Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A comforting dish combining rich mac and cheese with spicy buffalo chicken, perfect for gatherings and game nights.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until slightly bubbly.
- Add the milk slowly, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken into the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish if desired and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. Substitute with different cheeses or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg