Description
A delicious comfort food that combines creamy mac and cheese with a spicy kick of buffalo chicken, perfect for family dinners or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked, diced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook rotini until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour to create a roux, then whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add shredded cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce; mix until creamy.
- Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce and chicken until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, add blue cheese crumbles to the cheese sauce. Adjust buffalo sauce based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Pasta