Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy buffalo chicken mac and cheese recipe that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk and buffalo sauce, mixing well.
- Add the cooked chicken and stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more buffalo sauce.
- Can be made ahead and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food