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Buffalo chicken mac and cheese with creamy sauce and baked chicken pieces

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe – Creamy and Spicy Comfort


  • Author: Chef Elon
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is creamy, spicy, and baked with a crispy topping. A comforting dinner perfect for weeknights or game nights.


Ingredients

Scale

12 oz rotini pasta

2 cups cooked, diced boneless skinless chicken breast

1/2 cup buffalo sauce

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 oz cream cheese

2 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)


Instructions

1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.

2. Sauté diced chicken in a skillet with salt and pepper over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.

3. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth.

4. Add cream cheese and stir until melted, then add shredded cheddar and buffalo sauce, mixing until creamy.

5. Combine the cooked pasta and chicken with the cheese sauce, mixing until evenly coated.

6. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.

7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

8. Garnish with sliced green onions and drizzle extra buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

Marinate chicken in buffalo sauce overnight for more flavor.

Reserve a bit of cheese to sprinkle on top before baking for extra meltiness.

Let the cheese sauce thicken slowly for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Chicken Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 860mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg