Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it as a main dish or a side, and watch it disappear!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mac and Cheese

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 29

Total Time: 44

Servings:

Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

12 oz 340g elbow macaroni
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
½ cup buffalo sauce
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 oz 113g cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese optional, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine: Mix pasta, chicken, and buffalo sauce in a bowl. Pour cheese sauce over and stir to combine.
Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with green onions and blue cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Spice Level: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your taste.

Make Ahead: Assemble the dish and refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours.

Freezing: Freeze before baking for up to 3 months. Thaw and bake as directed.

Substitutions: Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.

Extra Toppings: Add crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.

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