Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines the creamy goodness of classic mac and cheese with the bold, zesty flavors of buffalo chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for about 12 minutes until golden brown; shred using two forks.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix in buffalo sauce, then combine pasta, shredded chicken, and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like broccoli or spinach before baking.- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of buffalo sauce used.- Substitute chicken with jackfruit or lentils for a vegetarian version.