Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A cozy dish combining the spicy kick of Buffalo wings with creamy mac and cheese, perfect for gatherings or a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Add the milk gradually, whisking until smooth. Stir in the buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked macaroni to the sauce, mixing well.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked broccoli or jalapeños for extra flavor. You can also use rotisserie chicken for ease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg