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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delectable fusion of creamy macaroni and cheese and spicy buffalo chicken, making it the ultimate comfort food. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, perfectly complemented by the bold flavors of buffalo sauce. Ideal for game nights or cozy family dinners, this recipe promises to impress everyone at your table with its irresistible taste and satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned (about 6 minutes per side). Shred the cooked chicken.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk while stirring continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then add buffalo sauce. Mix well.
  5. Combine cooked macaroni and shredded chicken with the cheese sauce until fully coated.
  6. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra buffalo sauce or blue cheese crumbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (240g)Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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