Description
Dive into a comforting bowl of Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, where tender pasta meets creamy cheese sauce and spicy buffalo chicken. This dish is perfect for game nights or family dinners, promising to delight your taste buds with every bite. Easy to prepare, it brings warmth and joy to any occasion, creating unforgettable moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cavatappi or elbow pasta
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes per side until golden brown. Shred the chicken.
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese over low heat. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix buffalo sauce into the cheese sauce; adjust spiciness to your preference.
- In the skillet with shredded chicken, add drained pasta and pour in the cheese sauce. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg