Super flavorful Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is easy to make with cheddar cheese, your favorite buffalo sauce and a boost of protein from rotisserie chicken. This crowd-pleasing recipe comes together on the stovetop and is ready to serve in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions (minus 1 minute). Once done, drain the water and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter; once the butter is melted, sprinkle the flour. Cook for a minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk, heavy cream and cook until the sauce is smooth without any lumps and starts to thicken.
Add in the spices, mustard powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Stir in the buffalo sauce and cook for a minute until everything comes together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt in the heat.
Add the cooked macaroni and shredded rotisserie chicken to the cheesy sauce. Toss them until everything comes together and allow to simmer for couple of minutes.
Garnish the mac and cheese with fresh parsley and serve while it's still warm.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days. To reheat, pop individual servings in the microwave until warm.We do not suggest freezing this recipe, as the cheese sauce most likely won’t reheat well.