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Ninja Foodi Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Ninja Foodi Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Make a great spicy macaroni and cheese with this Ninja Foodi Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese!

Author: Mommy Hates Cooking

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 serving

Calories: 753 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps - Salted Butter
  • 1 ½ Pounds - Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 teaspoon - Salt
  • 1 teaspoon - Lemon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon - Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsps - Salted Butter
  • 3 Tbsps - Gluten-Free or Regular All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Cups - Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups - Milk
  • 1 teaspoon - Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon - Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon - Ground Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon - Salt
  • ½ teaspoon - Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ Cups - Buffalo Hot Sauce
  • 1 Cup - Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 ½ Cups - Mozzarella Cheese
  • 16 ounce - Gluten-Free or Regular Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 ounce - Cream Cheese
  • ⅓ Cups - Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup - Gluten-Free or Regular Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp - Melted Butter

Instructions

  1. Pasta can be cooked according to the box instructions or it can be cooked in the Ninja Foodi. If using the Ninja Foodi add the pasta along with 4 cups of water to the pot of the Ninja Foodi, then cook on high pressure for half the time indicated on the box. Be sure the nozzle is set to SEAL and when the timer goes off quickly release the steam by moving the nozzle to VENT. For example, if it says 8 minutes stovetop, cook it for 4 minutes on high pressure in the Ninja Foodi.
  2. Set the Ninja Foodi to Saute/Sear Level 5.
  3. Add the butter and melt completely.
  4. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper.
  5. Cook the chicken until no longer pink about 5-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  7. Leave about 2 tbsp of the fat and oil from the chicken in the pot.
  8. Place the pot back into the machine of the Ninja Foodi and set on Sear/Saute Level 5 or High.
  9. Add butter and melt completely.
  10. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk to create a paste.
  11. Once the paste is created, add the chicken broth and whisk until well combined.
  12. Pour in the milk and whisk all together.
  13. Keep mixing on HIGH for 4-5 minutes.
  14. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until all spices are combined.
  15. Add the hot sauce and cheese, and mix well.
  16. Reduce heat to low and mix until the cheeses are melted.
  17. Add the cooked pasta and mix until all of it is coated.
  18. Add in the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring to combine.
  19. Spread evenly in the cooking pot.
  20. Sprinkle the bread crumbs in an even layer and drizzle with butter.
  21. Change the Ninja Foodi to AIR FRYER or AIR CRISP mode and cook at 375°F for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on top.
  22. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 753 kcal | Total Fat: 37 g | Saturated: 20 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 178 mg | Total Carbs: 58 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 6 g | Proteins: 45 g | Sodium: 1,901 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 9 g

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