Jul 09 2026
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Buffalo Chicken Mac N’ Cheese Recipe

Inspired by The Iowa Taproom
Time1h
Serves4

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

Method

Cauliflower Cheese Sauce

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Add Buffalo Sauce

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and brush generously with buffalo sauce. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

Macaroni

  1. 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

  1. 6

    Mix Everything Together

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cauliflower cheese sauce and mix well.

  2. 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.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Mac N’ Cheese!

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