Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Name: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish; 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese; 1/2 cup milk; Ranch dressing, for garnish; Chopped green onions, for garnish

Creator @cookinginthemidwest shares an easy, one-pan recipe for a cheesy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese that comes together in about 30 minutes.

🌍American 🏷️Mac and cheese 🏷️Buffalo chicken 🏷️One-pan meal 🏷️Pasta Chicken

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🏷️Cheesy

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
4 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
1/2 cup milk
Ranch dressing, for garnishoptional
Chopped green onions, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add cooking oil. Once hot, add the bite-sized chicken pieces.
2
Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
3
Drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat everything evenly.
4
Add the elbow macaroni and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and let it cook for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the shredded Colby Jack cheese and milk.
7
Stir everything together until the cheese is fully melted and a creamy sauce has formed.
8
Serve immediately. Garnish with an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and chopped green onions if desired.