Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - creamy, spicy mac and cheese loaded with shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded (about 2 cups)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ? cup ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 pan, set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Make sure to add salt. Once boiling, cook pasta until Al Dente.
- While pasta is boiling, in a medium sauce pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Whisk the flour and butter mixture until fully combined. Allow the mixture to lightly bubble for 30 seconds once combined.
- Slowly pour the milk into the butter and flour mixture while constantly whisking. Whisk until the mixture has turned light yellow and has slightly thickened into a roux, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheeses until combined. Add spices, buffalo sauce, and ranch to the cheese mixture. Mix until combined.
- Drain pasta and place back in the large pot. Add the cheese mixture and shredded chicken to the pasta, and mix well.
- Pour the pasta into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Use a fork and mix together the melted butter and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle panko over top of the pasta.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
975mg
(41%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 975mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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