Mac N Cheese (w/buffalo Chicken) Recipe
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
Buffalo Chicken
Topping (optional)
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 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
- 2
- 3
Add Cream Cheese
Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and stir until smooth.
- 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.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce, mixing well to combine.
Combine with Chicken
- 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.
- 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
- 8
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.
- 9
Add Topping
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese before serving.