How to Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that many people enjoy, but if you're looking to take it to the next level, then you'll love this recipe for Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. This dish combines the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese with the spicy, tangy flavor of buffalo chicken, creating a delicious and indulgent meal that's perfect for any occasion.

What sets this recipe apart is the addition of tender, juicy chunks of buffalo chicken. The chicken is first marin...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sour cream and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth; add evaporated milk. Stir Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing into sour cream mixture; mix in shredded chicken, macaroni, and 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; drizzle melted butter over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    917 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 1730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 440mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 569mg