Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce with the bold flavors of buffalo chicken.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Buffalo sauce
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Cream cheese
- Whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, cook diced chicken thighs until browned; add buffalo sauce towards the end.
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese, whisk in milk until smooth; then stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni, buffalo chicken, and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking. Adjust spice level by selecting mild or hot buffalo sauce based on preference.