Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a mouthwatering blend of creamy cheese sauce, tender pasta, and spicy buffalo chicken. This dish captures the essence of comfort food with its rich flavors and delightful textures, making it perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table. Get ready to indulge in this irresistible culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until golden brown.
- Lower the heat and add more butter to the skillet. Stir in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Mix in softened cream cheese until melted, then fold in shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined.
- Stir in buffalo sauce and mix well before adding cooked macaroni; combine until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg