Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food
Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce with spicy buffalo chicken for a meal that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, garlic powder, and onion powder, cooking until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken with the cheese sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra buffalo sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Indulgent Recipe