Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a deliciously indulgent dish that fuses creamy classic mac and cheese with the bold flavor of spicy buffalo chicken. This crowd-pleaser features tender pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce and topped with succulent shredded chicken, making it perfect for game day or a cozy dinner at home. Serve it piping hot, garnished with vibrant green onions for an extra crunch that elevates each cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then shred.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt cream cheese; gradually stir in buffalo sauce followed by cheddar cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg