Description
A delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining creamy macaroni and spicy Buffalo sauce for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the Buffalo sauce and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix until well coated.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cheese or cauliflower macaroni. Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg