Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese that is a comfort food favorite, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Make the roux by stirring in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about a minute.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, bringing it to a gentle simmer and stirring until thickened.
- Add the cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts completely.
- Combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Toss until well-coated.
- Fold in the cheese sauce until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, include bell peppers or smoked paprika. Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg