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Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
4
Add buffalo sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Whisk together and simmer briefly.
5
Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses until a silky sauce forms.
6
Coat chicken pieces in extra buffalo sauce.
7
Add cooked pasta, buffalo chicken, and a splash of pasta water to the sauce. Stir to combine.
8
Top with more cheese and broil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Perfection 💧Save 1-2 cups of starchy pasta water before draining; add it gradually to your cheese sauce to achieve the perfect creamy consistency without over-thickening, as the starch helps emulsify the cream and cheese beautifully.
- Temper Your Cheese to Prevent Graininess 🧀Add shredded cheeses slowly off-heat while stirring constantly, then return to low heat briefly—this prevents the proteins from seizing up and creates a silky, smooth sauce instead of a grainy one.
- Balance Buffalo Heat with Timing 🔥Add buffalo sauce to the cream base first, then taste before mixing in chicken; this allows the heat to meld with the cream rather than shock the palate, and you can adjust intensity before committing.
- Double-Coat Your Chicken for Texture 🍗Coat chicken pieces in buffalo sauce, let dry slightly on a plate, then coat again before folding into mac and cheese—this creates flavorful pockets throughout rather than diluting the sauce with excess liquid.
- Broil at the Perfect Distance for Golden Crust ✨Position the mac and cheese 6-8 inches from the broiler element and watch continuously for 3-5 minutes; this gives you a golden, crispy Parmesan crust without burning while keeping the creamy interior intact.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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