Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and just the right amount of spicy, this dish is a breeze to make in your crockpot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
Sauce:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Mac & Cheese:
- 8 ounces uncooked macaroni noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add Chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Prepare Sauce: Add broth, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and mustard powder. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Cook Mac & Cheese: Remove chicken, cut/shred, return to pot. Add macaroni, cook on HIGH until done. Make cheese sauce separately, then add to slow cooker.
- Serve: Top with hot sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Optional toppings: hot sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, etc.
- Slow cookers vary; adjust cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1309mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 172mg
