Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy macaroni with spicy buffalo chicken for a dish that warms the soul. Perfect for game day or cozy nights at home, this recipe features rich flavors and satisfying textures. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, you can whip up this cheesy delight that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; mix in buffalo sauce to taste.
- Combine cooked macaroni and shredded chicken into the cheese sauce; stir well to coat.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra buffalo sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg