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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. Tender chicken, pasta, and a blend of cheeses are coated in a luscious buffalo sauce, topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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Main Mac and Cheese:

  • 8 oz (230 g) dry macaroni noodles (I used Cellentani noodles)
  • 3 Tablespoons (42 g) butter
  • 3 Tablespoons (24 g) flour
  • 2 cups (475 ml) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese I use low-moisture part skim
  • 1 cup (115 g) sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups (200 g) shredded chicken

Panko Topping:

  • 1 Tablespoon (14 g) butter
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (30 g) seasoned panko crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 1.5qt round baking dish or 9×9 square baking dish with butter.
  2. Cook pasta: Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
  3. Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour, stir until smooth. Add milk and spices, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer until slightly thickened. Add cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, sour cream, and hot sauce. Stir until smooth.
  4. Combine with pasta: Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stir until well coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare Panko topping: In a saucepan, combine butter and olive oil. Add panko, stir until toasted. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  6. Bake: Bake at 350F (175C) for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg