Buffalo Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Buffalo Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese a try. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 571 calories, 31g of protein, and 33g of fat. If you have cheese, mustard, panko bread crumbs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the sour cream you could follow this main course with the Sour Cream Apple Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes.
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Drain. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth.
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Whisk in the milk and cream, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes.
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Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
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Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining macaroni.
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Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
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Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley.
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Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings12
Health Score8
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