Spice up your mac and cheese with this delicious buffalo chicken twist.

This buffalo chicken mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food dish, combining creamy macaroni and cheese with spicy buffalo chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings, this dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat buffalo sauce over medium heat and add shredded chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Set aside.
3. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Add cheddar cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine cooked macaroni, buffalo chicken, and cheese sauce in a baking dish. Top with blue cheese crumbles and panko breadcrumbs.
6. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
7. Serve hot and garnish with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

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