Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and spicy buffalo chicken mac and cheese, elevated with turkey bacon for an irresistible twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked chicken, macaroni, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more buffalo sauce.
- Top with green onions for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, mac and cheese, turkey bacon, comfort food