Name: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce; 1/4 cup Butter; 1 pound Elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Chopped green onions

Recipe tier

A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese kicked up with spicy buffalo chicken. This version uses readily available ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 13

Ingredients 16

Chicken
1 pound 450 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Frank's RedHot sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
Mac and Cheese
1 pound 450 g Elbow macaroni
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 cups 240 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 60 g Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Chopped green onions

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season Chicken with Garlic powder, Paprika, Salt, and Pepper.
Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Shred the chicken.
In a small saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients and heat until melted and combined.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
In a large saucepan, melt cup Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Season with Salt and Pepper.
Add cooked macaroni and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour Buffalo sauce evenly over the mac and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.