Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy and cheesy macaroni with tender rotisserie chicken, all brought together with a kick of hot sauce and savory gorgonzola. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Macaroni:
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
Chicken:
- 1 rotisserie-roasted chicken
Cheese Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s® Redhot®)
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove skin and bones from rotisserie chicken, then chop or shred the dark meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a Dutch oven, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while whisking. Cook until thickened. Season with pepper.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack until melted and smooth.
- Spice it Up: Mix in hot sauce to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Add Gorgonzola, chicken, and macaroni to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Serve: Enjoy your creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
