Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Health score
16%
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
40 min.
4
845kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic comfort food with our Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese! This mouthwatering dish combines the creamy richness of traditional mac and cheese with the bold, spicy kick of Buffalo chicken, making it a perfect choice for any meal of the day. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a main course that will impress your family and friends, this recipe has you covered.

Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. The combination of tender elbow macaroni, succulent chopped chicken, and a luscious cheese sauce creates a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. Topped with crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of zesty Buffalo wing sauce, each bite is a delicious explosion of flavor that perfectly balances creaminess and heat.

With a caloric breakdown that includes a satisfying amount of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbs, this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a dish you can feel good about enjoying. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor a comforting meal that’s sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 cup sauce of the chicken from the turbo broiler 
  • stalk celery cut into 1-inch pieces cut in half lengthwise, then
  • cup roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 2.5 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • servings salt to taste
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and mustard with whisk; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk.
  3. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute until mixture is hot and bubbly.
  4. Add Cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt.
  5. Gently stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Stir in chicken. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle celery and blue cheese over macaroni mixture.
  7. Drizzle with Buffalo wing sauce.
  8. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and blue cheese is melted.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories845kcal
Protein19.02%
Fat43.42%
Carbs37.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.75
Glycemic Load
6.94
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.324347595806%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:845.46kcal
42.27%
Fat:40.55g
62.38%
Saturated Fat:22.67g
141.66%
Carbohydrates:78.92g
26.31%
Net Carbohydrates:75.72g
27.53%
Sugar:8.61g
9.56%
Cholesterol:133.41mg
44.47%
Sodium:1193.62mg
51.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.95g
79.91%
Selenium:86.65µg
123.79%
Phosphorus:659.22mg
65.92%
Calcium:620.28mg
62.03%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.51%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.25%
Zinc:4.63mg
30.88%
Vitamin B3:4.99mg
24.93%
Vitamin A:1233.71IU
24.67%
Vitamin B12:1.47µg
24.53%
Magnesium:89.34mg
22.33%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.27%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.89%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.06%
Potassium:559.73mg
15.99%
Copper:0.31mg
15.72%
Vitamin D:1.93µg
12.87%
Fiber:3.2g
12.81%
Folate:50.69µg
12.67%
Iron:2.08mg
11.58%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.49%
Vitamin K:5.94µg
5.66%