Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Back Alley Bar & RestaurantMac N Cheese (w/buffalo Chicken) Recipe

Mac N Cheese (w/buffalo Chicken) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Mac N Cheese (w/buffalo Chicken) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Cheese

Topping (optional)

Method

Prepare the Pasta

  1. 1

    Cook the Elbow Macaroni

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

Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot used for the pasta, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 3

    Add Cream Cheese

    Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and stir until smooth.

  3. 4

    Mix in Milk and Cheddar

    Gradually stir in the milk, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.

  4. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce, mixing well to combine.

Combine with Chicken

  1. 6

    Add Shredded Chicken and Buffalo Sauce

    Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and buffalo sauce into the cheese sauce, mixing until the chicken is well-coated.

  2. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the pot and stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the buffalo chicken cheese sauce.

Optional Topping

  1. 8

    Prepare the Topping

    In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.

  2. 9

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese before serving.

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