Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delicious mix of creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and zesty buffalo flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and shredded chicken, mixing well to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding blue cheese crumbles on top.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food