Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort dish, combining creamy macaroni and cheese with the bold flavors of spicy buffalo chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Season and grill or bake chicken until fully cooked; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; gradually add milk until thickened.
- Stir in buffalo sauce and shredded cheese until melted. Combine with pasta and chicken.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and broil until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg