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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese: A Spicy Comfort Dish!

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a spicy and creamy comfort dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with shredded chicken and a zesty buffalo sauce, topped with a blend of cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth. Add this mixture to the macaroni and chicken, and mix until everything is well combined.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving a small amount of each for topping.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheeses on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture before baking.
  • You can substitute the chicken with cooked ground turkey or beef for a different flavor profile.

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