Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy and cheesy pasta gets a spicy kick from buffalo wing sauce and tender shredded chicken, creating a dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in buffalo sauce, shredded chicken, and cooked pasta until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and drizzle with dressing if desired.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste.
- Bake for a crispy top by transferring to a baking dish, adding extra cheese, and broiling for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
