Grab your slow cooker and whip up this delicious Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. Tender pasta smothered in a cheesy buffalo sauce paired with shredded chicken in every bite. This is a complete meal with just a few ingredients. If you love buffalo wing flavored recipes, you will definitely want to make this Buffalo hummus for dipping veggies in. Or try out these bite size buffalo chicken meatballs. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Macaroni is a perfect comfort food to serve for an easy meal any night of the week. Or whip up for a football season party food. The dish works great for all times of the year. It will become an instant favorite. Frank’s Red Hot sauce is one of our favorite buffalo wings sauce brands, as it offers a nice little kick of heat and extra flavor. You can sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top to help tame down the spicy sauce if you’d like. Be prepared to give out the recipe! It’s a crowd pleaser every time just like buffalo chicken dip. It’s amazing how just adding in the pasta and it creates one of the best macaroni and cheese dishes you will ever have.
Variations/ Substitutions1. Monterey jack cheese in replace of sharp cheddar How to Make this Mac and Cheese RecipeFull directions are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk through on how to make this easy recipe. Step 1: Start by adding the cooked chicken to the bottom of the crock pot. Then add the ranch seasoning over the top. Step 2:Next add in the shredded cheese and cream cheese. Step 3: Pour in the milk, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce. Stir well to combine. Step 4: Next cook as directed for 2-3 hours on low. Step 5: Then about 30 minutes before it is time to serve, cook your pasta as directed on the box in a pot on the stove. Cook until just al dente. Step 6: Pour the drained pasta into the crockpot and stir it together. Top with green onions and blue cheese crumbles. Tips
FAQ’sHow to Store? Refrigerate – You will want to store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Due to the dairy used in the recipe you will find this pasta dish does not freeze well. The texture will be changed once it thaws from being frozen. How to Reheat? In the microwave: heat in a microwave safe dish at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until desired temperature reached. In the oven: Place the leftovers in a glass baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350° F oven for 20-30 minutes. If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram!
To cook the chicken, either place the chicken in a pot of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes. Or place in a glass baking dish and bake in the oven at 375° F covered for 30 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink. You can also cook the chicken in the slow cooker with step 2. Cook it for at least 2 hours on low and then remove it and shred it before continuing with step 3. You can also use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep. My favorite way to shred chicken is to pulse it in a food processor for just a few seconds. Or you can just use a knife and fork to slice it into small shredded chunks. Use elbow noodles or shells if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Serving: 1serving | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 1mg Reader Interactions |