One Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Name: One Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; Salt; Black pepper; Garlic powder; Onion powder; Paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic; 0.5 lb pasta; 16 ounces chicken or bone broth; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 0.75 cup buffalo sauce; 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; milk

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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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Ingredients

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Instructions

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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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