Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese, combining rich, creamy sauce with bold buffalo flavor.
- 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 cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and macaroni. Mix until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Use rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg