Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A delicious and comforting dish combining creamy mac and cheese with spicy Buffalo chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and milk.
- Stir until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust buffalo sauce according to your spice preference. For a crunchy topping, consider adding breadcrumbs or panko before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg