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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese: The Ultimate Comfort Food With a Kick

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese baked casserole
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheese, tender chicken, and tangy buffalo sauce into the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
  2. In saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to form a béchamel.
  3. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and buffalo sauce until smooth.
  4. Add shredded chicken and mix with pasta.
  5. Transfer to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and extra cheese.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for spice preference.
  • Blue cheese adds classic buffalo wing flavor.

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