Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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My family's favorite comfort food!

Submitted by tamara
Updated on September 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)

  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Stir sour cream and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth; add evaporated milk. Stir Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing into sour cream mixture; mix in shredded chicken, macaroni, and 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; drizzle melted butter over the top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute two to three boiled, shredded chicken breast halves for the rotisserie chicken.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

917 Calories
53g Fat
67g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 917
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 29g 143%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 1730mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 45g 89%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 440mg 34%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 569mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.