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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole is made with tender chicken breasts, pasta, hot sauce, and baked in a delicious cheese sauce,

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbows macaroni cooked per box directions, aim for al dente
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or light cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese (or combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese) freshly grated or buy pre-shredded
  • 10 slices Bacon cooked

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Cook pasta per box directions, aim for al dente. Drain, but don't rinse, mix with olive oil, and set aside.
Cheese Sauce:
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  1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and once it's hot add the butter. Stir and melt the butter, carefully not to burn it.
  2. Add chicken and cook stirring until golden brown.
  3. Add the flour and whisk until fully combined.
  4. While still whisking, little by little add the milk, stirring to combine. Take your time and don't rush through this step. Add the cream next.
  5. Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir over low-medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in Buffalo sauce and sour cream until fully combined. If the sauce is too thick, add more milk or some chicken broth. Taste and adjust the sauce for salt and pepper.
  8. Remove pan from heat and add the 4 cups of cheddar cheese, one cup at a time, stirring after each addition.
  9. Once the cheese is fully melted, add the cooked macaroni and gently stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Level the top with a spatula.
  10. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface and top with chopped cooked bacon if using.
Bake:
  1. Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Remove from oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
  3. Serve topped with extra bacon and if desired chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1652mg (69%) Potassium 427mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 640IU (13%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1652mg 69%
Potassium 427mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 640IU 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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