Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese combines creamy mac and cheese with a spicy kick of buffalo chicken, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken with the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, consider using half-and-half instead of milk. Adjust buffalo sauce for your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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