Best 8 Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese Recipes

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Buffalo chicken mac n cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with buffalo chicken, macaroni and cheese, and a variety of other ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. The buffalo chicken is typically made with chicken breasts that are coated in a buffalo sauce, which gives them a spicy and tangy flavor. The macaroni and cheese is made with cooked macaroni noodles and a creamy cheese sauce. The two are then combined and topped with a variety of other ingredients, such as shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's
1 tablespoon celery salt
14 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups panko
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 pound pasta, such as elbow macaroni, strozzapreti or campanelle
3 stalks celery, including leaves, finely chopped, plus additional leaves, chopped, for serving
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely grated sharp white Cheddar
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely grated gruyere
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into large pieces

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss with the hot sauce, celery salt, 4 tablespoons melted butter and black pepper to taste. Bake until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Shred the chicken and transfer to a medium bowl, along with any juices from the baking dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and set aside. Wipe out the baking dish with a paper towel and brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add the panko and cayenne and season with some salt. Saute until deeply golden, stirring constantly, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the thyme. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook to slightly less than al dente, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. When the foaming subsides, add the celery and onion. Cook until softened, 4 minutes. Add the flour and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, and bring to a simmer. Add the Cheddar, gruyere and Parmigiano-Reggiano and whisk until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken mixture and half of the blue cheese. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and bake until bubbling around the edges and completely warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Top with the remaining crumbles of blue cheese and celery leaves. Serve immediately.

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.

Provided by Matt R

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 rotisserie-roasted chicken
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut wings and legs off rotisserie chicken. Skin and bone wings and legs; chop or shred dark meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually until a thick paste forms. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat and season sauce with black pepper.
  • Stir Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the sauce until melted and combined. Stir in hot sauce, adjusting to reach desired level of spiciness. Add blue cheese, chicken, and macaroni; mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 977.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BUFFALO-CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Get the flavors of Buffalo chicken-without the wings-in this outrageously good mac and cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank's)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 pound yellow sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
  • Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
  • Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE



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My Buffalo Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese is a flavourful twist on a classic recipe. I took my mom's delicious macaroni and cheese recipe and ran with it to create a true taste sensation. This recipe combines all the comfort of mac 'n' cheese with the addictive flavour of Buffalo chicken wings.I didn't just add a little heat - I also included the blue cheese that I love so much when paired with my wings. It really helps to tame the heat and adds another dimension of flavour.

Provided by Food Network Canada

Categories     cheese,chicken,comfort food,Great Canadian Cookbook,Main,pasta

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups (1 L) elbow macaroni
1 cup (250 mL) milk
½ - ¾ package old Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups Buffalo wing sauce, divided
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Salerno peperonato cheese
1 cup (250 mL) cubed cooked chicken
1 cup (250 mL) crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, scald milk. Remove from heat.
  • Add cheddar cheese to hot milk, stirring until melted. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) Buffalo wing sauce.
  • Pour cheese sauce into the bottom of 13- x 9-inch (3 L) casserole dish.
  • Fill casserole dish with alternating layers of macaroni, peperonato cheese and chicken, finishing with layer of cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese topping is lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven; top with reserved Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. Return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and cheese is slightly melted.

BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, whole milk, shredded mild cheddar cheese, kosher salt, macaroni, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, celery, ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallion

Provided by Frank's RedHot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ½ cups macaroni, cooked for 2 minutes less than the package instructs
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, plus more for serving
2 stalks celery
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup scallion, sliced, green part only

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, for 5 minutes, or until the roux is light golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, then slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, add the mild cheddar cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in the salt. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss to coat well.
  • Transfer half of the mac and cheese mixture to the prepared skillet. Top with 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, then the remaining mac and cheese and remaining cup of sharp cheddar.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken and Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce. Spoon on top of the mac and cheese.
  • Bake the mac and cheese for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling around the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • While the mac and cheese bakes, make the celery ribbons: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the backs of the celery stalks lengthwise into ribbons. Transfer the ribbons to a large bowl filled with ice water and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Drizzle the mac and cheese with more Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce and the ranch dressing, then top with the crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallions, and celery ribbons.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Spice up your weeknight with our Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. Chopped chicken and hot pepper sauce gives this mac & cheese a hearty Buffalo-style twist.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. Buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Prepare dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
  • Toss chicken with wing sauce; stir into Dinner. Spoon into 1-1/2 qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 5 to 10 min. or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Kicked up macaroni and cheese. Easy, quick way to use up left over chicken (leftovers from slow cooker buffalo chicken on allrecipes.com is perfect).

Provided by Mknepp511

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons ranch dressing, or to taste
1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup 2% milk
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing together in a bowl until coated; set aside for flavors to blend.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer back to the pot. Stir margarine, milk, and cheese powder into pasta until sauce is smooth.
  • Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into an 8-inch square casserole dish; top with chicken mixture, celery, and blue cheese. Spread remaining macaroni and cheese on top of blue cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is warmed and casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 607.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Buffalo chicken wings and mac-n-cheese come together for the ultimate in spicy, cheesy comfort food.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Salt to taste
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 stalk celery, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and mustard with whisk; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute until mixture is hot and bubbly. Add Cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt.
  • Gently stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Stir in chicken. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle celery and blue cheese over macaroni mixture. Drizzle with Buffalo wing sauce.
  • Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and blue cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. Use high-quality cheese, shredded from a block, and fresh, tender chicken.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Make a flavorful buffalo sauce: The buffalo sauce is what gives this dish its signature flavor. Be sure to use a good quality hot sauce and add plenty of butter and spices.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheeses will give your mac and cheese a more complex and flavorful taste. Cheddar is a classic choice, but you can also add Parmesan, Gruyère, or Gouda.
  • Don't skimp on the chicken: Chicken is the star of the show in this dish, so be sure to use plenty of it. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy.

Conclusion:

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender chicken, and spicy buffalo flavor, Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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