Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Creamy, delicious, and cheesy mac and cheese made with whole wheat pasta, seasoned chicken bites, and tossed in with a buffalo sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1-1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1-1/2 cup whole wheat elbow noodles
- 1/4 cup mild buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- fresh chopped curly parsley to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Cut the 1 pound chicken breast into small cubes. Place the chicken cubes, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix well until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until nicely golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the 1-1/2 cup chicken broth and 1-1/2 cup milk of choice. Allow it to simmer until the liquid starts to bubble.
- When the mixture starts to bubble, add the 1-1/2 cup whole wheat elbow noodles. Once again, let it simmer until noodles are tender for about 10-12 minutes.
- When noodles are tender, stir in the 1/4 cup mild buffalo sauce and 1 cup of the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Stir well until the sauce is thick, creamy, and cheesy. Divide the mac and cheese among your serving bowls.
- Top with remaining cheese while still piping hot, and serve immediately. If you want the dish to be fancier, transfer the mac and cheese to a large baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and broil until the top is golden brown. Garnish with fresh fresh chopped curly parsley, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Chicken: use any protein of choice, Chicken works best in terms of flavor, and you may use the meat of chicken thighs.
- Pasta: any pasta you have on hand that fits your dietary needs. There are healthier pasta choices like chickpea and lentil pasta
- Buffalo sauce: go with a healthier buffalo sauce with no added sugar.
- Broth: I used chicken broth to bring out the flavor, but you can use vegetable broth or water
- Milk: any milk of choice will work. I used 2%
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
139IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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