Description
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a spicy buffalo chicken kick. This dish features al dente cavatappi noodles enveloped in a rich cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, all topped with a zesty buffalo-chicken mixture. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or potlucks, this recipe is not just quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but it’s also easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it hot from the oven for a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 8 ounces cavatappi noodles
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook cavatappi noodles until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, then gradually add warmed milk until thickened. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked noodles, chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for about 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg