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    Spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

    By Nancy Mock March 13, 2017 Updated May 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

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    This recipe belongs to my friend Becca Ashford, the winner of our 2017 Macaroni & Cheese Cook-Off! This is a creamy mac n' cheese beefed up... er, chickened up with the addition of chicken that is tossed in a spicy buffalo-ranch sauce. It is addictive and very difficult to stop eating, hence its win in the popular vote.

    To read more about our epic Macaroni & Cheese Cook Off, click here to see my post:

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    Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

    Nancy Mock
    This mac and cheese was the winner at our Mac N' Cheese Cook-Off! It's a hearty macaroni & cheese with chicken and a spicy buffalo bite.
    5 from 1 vote. Tap stars to vote
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Game Day, Lunch
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound cooked chicken breast
    • 16 ounces pasta such as rotini or elbows

    Roux and Cheese Sauce

    • 3 tablespoons salted butter
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, unbleached
    • 2 ½ cups milk
    • 2 ½ cups Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • pinch of black pepper

    Buffalo Sauce

    • 2 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 1-ounce packets dry Ranch dressing
    • ½ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce (more or less based on individual preference)

    Instructions
     

    • Chop or shred the cooked chicken breast and hold it aside.
    • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. 
    •  In a large-sized bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, ranch dressing mix and hot sauce. Add the chopped or shredded chicken to this mixture and toss the coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the sauce.

    Make the roux and cheese sauce:

    • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter just begins to simmer add in the flour, salt and pepper. Stir this constantly for 1 minute until it is thickened.
    • Slowly add in the milk and stir it together with the butter mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often so that it doesn’t burn on the bottom. The mixture should thicken as it comes to a simmer - once it begins thickening remove it from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until it is melted and the cheese sauce is smooth.
    • Pour the cheese sauce into the bowl with the buffalo chicken mixture and stir everything together.
    • Add in the cooked pasta and stir to coat the noodles with the sauce. When everything is combined, pour it into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Cover the pan with foil.
    • Bake the macaroni & cheese for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake it for an additional 15 minutes.
    • Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes and then serve. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 42gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 434mgIron: 1.7mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

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