Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese brings creamy, tangy heat to a comfort-food classic, pairing tender rotisserie chicken with rich cheeses and a splash of Buffalo sauce. A buttery panko crust adds a crisp finish that contrasts the velvety pasta. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and hearty satisfaction.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 7
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until cooked through but slightly firm, 8 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Stir the sour cream and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth; add the evaporated milk. Stir the Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing into the sour cream mixture; mix in the shredded chicken, macaroni, and 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese. Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the bread crumbs and the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 1034.84 kcal High 52%
- Protein 51.97 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 76.36 g 28%
- Total Fat 56.08 g High 72%
- Saturated Fat 28.02 g High 140%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 204.05 mg High 68%
- Sodium 2015.3 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 9.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 558.16 mg Good Source 43%
- Iron 3.63 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 610.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 142.46 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.18 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Cooking Spray, Cream Cheese, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 1034.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Cooking Spray, Cream Cheese, Evaporated Milk, Macaroni. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1034.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese healthy?
- Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1034.84 calories and 51.97 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2015.3 mg (88% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 28.02 g (140% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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