30-Minute Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
This Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is an easy, filling and delicious meal the whole family will love. All you need is a few ingredients and 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces dry pasta (any shape), prepared as directed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb Just Meats Buffalo Chicken Breast
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed in salted water
- Cut chicken into smaller (about 1-inch) pieces. Set aside
- Start the cheese sauce by making a roux. In a deep large stovetop pan (or pot) melt butter on medium heat, then whisk in the flour, making sure to whisk out all clumps
- Add milk and continue to whisk while the roux cooks and thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika
- Whisk in hot sauce, then the cheddar cheese until it fully melts. Turn off heat
- Add cooked/drained pasta and chicken and toss to coat entirely in the cheese mixture. Serve immediately
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