Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese

The summer heat is here in Florida so I am on a quest for lighter dishes I can serve for dinner. We are also trying to eat a bit healthier so that means we can’t go out for wings once a week, now it is once a month…baby steps, I can’t give them up forever. Yes, I already have several Buffalo Chicken recipes on the site including my Buffalo Chicken Casserole, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets, so why add more? Because I can 😛 No really though, who doesn’t need Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese in their life? I’m so glad I do!

This recipe requires 1 pound of cooked, shredded chicken. I usually have this ready and in zippy bags in my freezer. If you need to learn how to do this, here is my How to Make Shredded Chicken in a Crockpot post.

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Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese recipe is a light yet flavorful twist on two old favorites.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

• 8 oz Elbow Macaroni uncooked
• 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup milk
• 1 TBS cornstarch
• 1 TBS butter
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce
• 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing optional
• 1/2 cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles optional

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken and the Buffalo Wing Sauce and set aside.
2. Cook the macaroni following the directions on the package.
3. In a small sauce pan whisk together the cornstarch and the milk.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
5. While it simmers add in the butter and stir until melted.
6. The sauce will thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon. When it does add the Sharp Cheddar Cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Drain the macaroni and the pour it into a large bowl.
8. Add the cheese sauce to the macaroni and mix well.
9. Add the chicken to the macaroni and cheese and mix well.
10. Serve in bowls and let the diners choose to top their bowl with bleu cheese crumples, additional cheddar cheese and/or a drizzle of ranch dressing.

Recipe Notes

This recipe requires precooked, shredded chicken. I have linked to the directions for how to do this in the blog post.
You could also use shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken.

This Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese recipe is a light yet flavorful twist on two old favorites. It also reheats well, which is a plus. I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!