Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese—a creamy, spicy delight that combines cheesy pasta and tender buffalo chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- Buffalo sauce
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Heavy cream
- Ranch dressing
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened. Mix in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack until fully melted.
- Stir in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese mixture, folding gently until evenly mixed.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with additional cheese if desired, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg