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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese is a family favorite, and this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is such a fun twist. Thick, creamy, and packed with spicy Buffalo flavor... it's the ultimate comfort food with a delicious kick!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. salted butter
  • 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 5 c. whole milk
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz. shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 c. buffalo sauce
  • 1 lb. macaroni noodles
  • 1 package Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Bites
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 5-6 minutes until mixture is thickened.
  4. Add seasonings and stir.
  5. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  6. Add shredded cheese and cream cheese; mix until cheese is completely melted.
  7. Stir in buffalo sauce and cooked noodles.
  8. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  9. Add mac & cheese and chicken bites to the preheated oven; bake for 20 minutes. Prepare chicken bites according to package instructions.
  10. Chop chicken and add to mac & cheese.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and season with pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 536mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g