Jul 14 2026
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Buffalo Mac Recipe

Inspired by Lucha Cantina
Time30m
Serves4

Buffalo Chicken Mac features our Queso Mac along with boneless wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce.

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Ingredients

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Buffalo Mac Ingredients

Method

Buffalo Mac Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and combined. Gradually whisk in the milk, followed by the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Combine Cheese and Pasta

    Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce. Mix well to ensure everything is coated.

  4. 4

    Add Buffalo Sauce

    Pour in the buffalo sauce and stir until the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the Buffalo Mac to serving bowls, top with cooked boneless chicken wings, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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