Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
A deliciously spicy twist on classic mac and cheese with buffalo chicken.
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Equipment
- Large pot
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and buffalo sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes:
For a milder version, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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