Buffalo Chicken Mac N’ Cheese Recipe
Roasted cauliflower cheese sauce with pepper jack cheese, cheddar and blue cheese. Topped with buffalo grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles and pico de gallo.
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
Buffalo Grilled Chicken
Macaroni
Toppings
Method
Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
- 1
Roast the Cauliflower
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- 2
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine the roasted cauliflower, vegetable broth, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Buffalo Grilled Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat and grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- 4
Macaroni
- 5
Cook the Macaroni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Mix Everything Together
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cauliflower cheese sauce and mix well.
- 7
Top with Chicken and Garnishes
Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish. Top with sliced buffalo chicken, additional crumbled blue cheese, and pico de gallo. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- 8
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Mac N’ Cheese!
