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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bake

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Yield: 6–8

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bake

This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bake is bold, cheesy, and packed with irresistible flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Mac & Cheese Base:
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Topping (Optional but Recommended):
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup extra cheddar cheese
  • Crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook Pasta
    Boil macaroni until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Make Cheese Sauce
    In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
    Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
    Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened (3–4 minutes).
  4. Add Flavor
    Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add Cheese
    Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
  6. Combine
    Fold in pasta and shredded chicken. Mix well.
  7. Assemble & Top
    Transfer to baking dish.
    Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over top along with extra cheese.
  8. Bake
    Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Serve
    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Extra Heat: Add diced jalapeños or extra buffalo sauce.
  • Milder Version: Use half buffalo sauce and half ranch dressing.
  • Creamier: Add 4 oz cream cheese to the sauce.
  • Blue Cheese Lovers: Stir some directly into the sauce.

This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bake is bold, cheesy, and packed with irresistible flavor. Tender chicken is mixed with pasta in a rich, creamy cheese sauce infused with classic buffalo heat, then baked until bubbly and golden on top.

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Perfect for game day, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this dish brings together spicy kick and comforting creaminess in every bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing twist on traditional mac and cheese that’s both indulgent and unforgettable.

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