Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
8
5 minutes
40 minutes
430
Dinner, Lunch
Rich and creamy with a cayenne kick, this oven-baked buffalo chicken mac and cheese will level up your pasta game. Make it on the weekend and heat up portions during the week. To save time, you can also use leftover chicken from an easy weeknight meal or shred a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray
- 8 ounces chickpea elbow macaroni
- 1 pound (~3 cups) cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded full-fat cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 cup shredded full-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 13x9” glass or ceramic baking dish with avocado oil spray.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated. Set aside.
In a very large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and add shredded cheddar, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni and buffalo chicken to the cheese sauce pot, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with a small amount of cheddar cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce if desired.
