Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy cheese sauce with zesty buffalo chicken. Perfect for family dinners or cozy movie nights, this recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With its explosion of flavors and gooey textures, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked, diced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 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
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce; mix until creamy.
- Combine the pasta, cheese sauce, and chicken until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg