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

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that many people love. It's creamy, cheesy, and oh so satisfying. But what if we took this beloved dish to the next level? Introducing Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese: the perfect combination of creamy mac and cheese with a spicy kick of buffalo sauce and tender chunks of chicken. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household, and it's a great way to spice up a traditional mac and cheese recipe.

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing, or to taste
  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ¼ cup 2% milk
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 8-inch square casserole dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing together in a bowl until coated; set aside for flavors to blend.
  • 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 and transfer back to the pot. Stir margarine, milk, and cheese powder into pasta until sauce is smooth.
  • Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into an 8-inch square casserole dish; top with chicken mixture, celery, and blue cheese. Spread remaining macaroni and cheese on top of blue cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is warmed and casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 608mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 281mg