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Description
Enjoy a creamy, cheesy, and spicy One-Pan Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in 3 cups of cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add shredded chicken and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles (if using).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Drizzle with additional buffalo wing sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower for a healthier twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg