Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with a Spicy Twist Awaits!
A deliciously creamy and spicy twist on classic mac and cheese, featuring tender chicken and a zesty buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the cream cheese, milk, and buffalo sauce over medium heat until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg