Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, a dish that’s perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
3. Add the milk and buffalo sauce, mixing well.
4. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken, then fold in the cheddar cheese until melted.
6. Transfer to a baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
7. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the amount of buffalo sauce.
Consider adding blue cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg