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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese: A Spicy Comfort Delight!

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is a spicy and creamy comfort food dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and a blend of cheeses.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

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 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional, for garnish

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 shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, mixing until the chicken is well coated.
  4. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cream cheese mixture, stirring to combine. Then, fold in the buffalo chicken mixture and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  6. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the buffalo sauce.
  • You can substitute the chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.

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