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Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese – The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni (about 2 cups dry)

  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken

  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce (or any buffalo sauce)

  • 2 tablespoons Butter

  • 2 tablespoons Flour

  • 2 cups Milk

  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

  • Optional: Chopped Green Onions for topping


Instructions

 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.

  4. Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until cheese melts.

  5. Add buffalo sauce and cooked chicken; stir until combined.

  6. Fold in cooked macaroni until evenly coated.

  7. Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions if desired.