Description
Indulge your taste buds with Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese, where creamy cheese meets tender spicy chicken. This dish is topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer, making it the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or game day gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this mac and cheese will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente (7-8 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in buffalo sauce and heavy cream, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the buffalo-chicken mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg