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January 29, 2010

Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

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Turn your favorite buffalo chicken dip into dinner with this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Made from scratch with chicken breast, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.


Turn your favorite buffalo chicken dip into dinner with this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Made from scratch with chicken breast, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.

I’ve been eating buffalo chicken dip and buffalo chicken wings since forever.

I’m not sure what it is, but something about combining hot sauce and ranch dressing with chicken works.

It’s such a popular flavor combination that it’s not surprising to see anything and everything with a buffalo chicken twist.

The idea for this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese came to me while working at Target.

Their store brand had several noodle and rice ready-to-go products, and as I was straightening the shelves before closing one evening, their box for Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese caught my eye (and my stomach).

Since I was still paying off student loans, I decided to save some money and recreate it at home from scratch.

The formula is very easy. While you’re boiling the pasta, you cook the chicken in a skillet. Then you reuse that same skillet (less dishes!) and make the sauce using flour, milk, and cheese.

I personally added bell pepper because I’m not a fan of celery, an ingredient more commonly associated with buffalo chicken dip.

And since this is all cooked on the stovetop, you don’t have to wait for it to bake.


Turn your favorite buffalo chicken dip into dinner with this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Made from scratch with chicken breast, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.

Buffalo chicken is so popular, I ended up making a big batch of this for a coworker’s birthday by request. I took the opportunity to update my photos and rewrite the recipe.

I made the mistake of using leftovers for the photos, but I promise it is saucy and cheesy like one would expect out of mac and cheese!


Turn your favorite buffalo chicken dip into dinner with this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Made from scratch with chicken breast, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.

Looking for more buffalo chicken recipes? Check out Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Hummus Taco Cups, and Buffalo Chicken Chili.

Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Turn your favorite buffalo chicken dip into dinner with this Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Made from scratch with chicken breast, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni as directed on the package until al dente, roughly 10 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet without cleaning, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until softened, roughly 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the flour and salt to coat and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheese until melted then stir in 1/4 cup hot sauce and ranch. Taste and add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce, if desired.
  6. Once everything is cooked, mix together the cooked macaroni, sauce, and chicken. Serve immediately.
© Carla Cardello
Cuisine: American / Category: Pasta, Rice, + Grains
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Filed Under: Chicken + Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta, Rice, + Grains Tagged With: bell peppers, buffalo chicken, cheddar cheese, garlic, hot sauce, onions, ranch

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  1. Lissa says

    April 17, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    This is the best! :] I tweaked the recipe a little bit to my own personal preferences, but it’s delicious and lasts me at least two or three days. I’m definitely a beginner when it comes to the kitchen, too, and I had little difficulty which made it even more perfect. I’ve already made it several more times.

    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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