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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese recipe combines the flavors of spicy buffalo chicken with creamy, cheesy macaroni in a comforting and easy-to-make dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast

Sauce:

  • 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 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

Macaroni:

  • 8 ounces macaroni noodles, uncooked

Cheese Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Add chicken breast to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Next, add chicken broth, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and mustard powder on top. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
  2. Once done cooking, remove the chicken from the crockpot, cut into cubes (or shred), and put back into the pot. Add uncooked macaroni, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream while stirring. Simmer for 4-6 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese until melted. Add cheese sauce to the slow cooker and combine.
  4. Serve with a drizzle of hot sauce on top.

Notes

  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Optional toppings: hot sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, etc.
  • Slow cookers can vary – adjust cooking times as needed.

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