Description
A comforting dish combining the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with creamy mac and cheese, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the cooked and shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Pour in the buffalo sauce and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine with the shredded chicken.
- Add the dry ingredients: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni, making sure it's submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
- Set the crockpot to low and let it cook for about 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Once the pasta is tender and the cheese is fully incorporated, give it one last stir to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Serve hot, garnished with blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions if desired.
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American