Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy, and spicy dish that’s perfect for gatherings, Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese combines tender pasta with shredded chicken and zesty buffalo sauce for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni by boiling a pot of salted water and cooking according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the buffalo sauce to suit your heat preference. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg