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Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
This Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is a creamy, spicy dream for heat lovers. Tender pasta is tossed in a luscious cheese sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Bite-sized chicken—grilled or fried—is coated in extra buffalo sauce and folded in for a bold, savory kick. Finished with a broiled cheese crust and more Parmesan, this one-pot comfort food delivers flavor, texture, and indulgence in every bite.
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Step 2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4
Add buffalo sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Whisk together and simmer briefly.
- Step 5
Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses until a silky sauce forms.
- Step 6
Coat chicken pieces in extra buffalo sauce.
- Step 7
Add cooked pasta, buffalo chicken, and a splash of pasta water to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Step 8
Top with more cheese and broil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Step 9
Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
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