Description
Indulge in the creamy, spicy goodness of Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese—a comfort food classic that combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family. With every cheesy bite, you’ll experience a delightful explosion of flavors that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth. Gradually whisk in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Add flavors: Stir in buffalo sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder into the cheese mixture. Fold in the cooked chicken.
- Combine: Gently mix the drained pasta with the chicken-cheese mixture in the skillet until well-combined.
- Serve: Transfer to serving bowls or a platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg