Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe You’ll Love
This Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delightful blend of creamy cheese and spicy buffalo chicken, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, cooking for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni, buffalo chicken, and buffalo sauce to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
- Top with additional cheese before baking if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner