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One Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
This One Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is a spicy, cheesy, and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender bite-sized chicken pieces are seasoned and seared, then combined with pasta cooked directly in garlic-infused broth. Heavy cream and buffalo sauce bring the heat and richness, while a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan delivers the ultimate creamy texture. Finished with more cheese and a dash of milk for creaminess, this one-pot wonder is bold, flavorful, and ultra-satisfying.
One Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
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For the Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
- Step 1
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Step 4
Add uncooked pasta and stir to coat in garlic butter.
- Step 5
Pour in broth and stir. Cook until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Step 6
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season again with the same spices used on the chicken.
- Step 7
Stir in buffalo sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Step 8
Return cooked chicken to the pan and mix well. If sauce is too thick, add a dash of milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Step 9
Top with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
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