1 day ago If you’re looking for a way to mix your mac and cheese up, your search is over. Our Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is creamy, spicy, and decadent, with bite-sized pieces of tender chicken breast and a subtle hint of blue cheese. There’s plenty of buffalo chicken flavor, minus the atomic shade of orange you find in other buffalo dishes. The panko topping stays nice and crispy, making for.
How to make chicken mac and cheese. Prep the pasta and chicken: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken.
OK, go with your gut. You need to say goodbye to either hot wings or mac and cheese forever; which one’s getting the boot? Just kidding, we’d never ask such a cruel question. In fact, we fully support you indulging in both whenever you want, which is why we'd like to introduce you to what we're deeming the best of both worlds: buffalo chicken mac and cheese.
It’s super creamy as-is, but we won’t tell if you top it with a drizzle of ranch dressing. We also suggest using store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking one yourself. Less time in the kitchen = more time for dessert.
Ingredients:
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Baked Chicken Mac And Cheese
1 pound mini penne
2 tablespoons butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
⅓ cup buffalo sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the flour and cook about 2 minutes more. Add the milk and buffalo sauce, whisking until it comes to a simmer. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
4. Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken; stir to coat in the sauce.
5. Transfer to a greased 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Bake until the sauce is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.