Hey, y'all! If you love buffalo chicken, I have an exciting new recipe for you: my Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese! It's creamy, cheesy, and packs a small punch with the buffalo sauce. Making this in the slow cooker makes this dish a breeze!

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Ingredients

• 16 oz. rotini or elbow noodles
• 3 c. cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 2 ¼ c. milk
• ½ c. buffalo sauce, more or less to taste (can add more at the end)
• 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
• Green onions, sliced, for topping

How to Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

1. Place cooked chicken in your crockpot and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix.
2. Add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Pour in milk, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce.
3. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Approximately 30 minutes before cooking is complete, boil noodles until al dente according to package instructions.
5. Add cooked pasta to the crockpot, stirring to coat with the sauce. Serve topped with sliced green onions and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness and to avoid overcooking the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.
2. Add buffalo sauce gradually to tailor the level of heat to your preference.
3. To cut the prep time commitment of the recipe down, consider purchasing a rotisserie chicken.

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

JC Phelps

This creamy, cheesy, and comforting Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is sure to be a hit for your family or next party!

5 from 17 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

• crockpot/slow cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 16 oz. rotini or elbow noodles
• 3 c. cooked shredded chicken
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 2 ¼ c. milk
• ½ c. buffalo sauce more or less to taste (can add more at the end)
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• green onions sliced, for topping

Instructions

 

• Place cooked chicken in your crockpot and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix.
• Add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Pour in milk, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
• Approximately 30 minutes before cooking is complete, boil noodles until al dente according to package instructions.
• Add cooked pasta to the crockpot, stirring to coat with the sauce. Serve topped with sliced green onions and enjoy!

Notes

• Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness and to avoid overcooking the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.
• Add buffalo sauce gradually to tailor the level of heat to your preference.
• To cut the prep time commitment of the recipe down, consider purchasing a rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1871mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 1mg

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