Description
Buffalo Chicken High Protein Mac & Cheese combines comfort food with a healthy twist, featuring creamy macaroni and cheese enhanced with spicy buffalo chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked shredded chicken and buffalo sauce over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
- Add the Greek yogurt, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Add the cooked macaroni and shredded cheese; stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For variations, consider using different cheese blends or adding jalapeños for extra spice. Gluten-free pasta can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg