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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 1,148 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - chicken breasts
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
⅛ - Garlic powder
⅛ - Onion powder
⅛ - Paprika
2 tablespoon - olive oil
3 tablespoon - butter
3 cloves - garlic
½ pound - pasta
16 ounce - chicken or bone broth
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
¾ cup - buffalo sauce
½ cup - cheddar cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ Dash - milk

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
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.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add uncooked pasta and stir to coat in garlic butter.
Pour in broth and stir. Cook until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season again with the same spices used on the chicken.
Stir in buffalo sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
Return cooked chicken to the pan and mix well. If sauce is too thick, add a dash of milk until desired consistency is reached.
Top with extra Parmesan and serve hot.