Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese blends tender shredded chicken with a creamy, tangy cheese sauce and a bold buffalo kick. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings or game-day spreads, with a balance of heat and creaminess that keeps you coming back for another bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning; pour in the chicken bone broth and Buffalo sauce.
- 2
Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, on High for 2 1/2 hours or on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
- 3
Remove the chicken and chop it, then return it to the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to High.
- 4
Add the uncooked pasta, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and cover.
- 5
Cook on High until the pasta is slightly firm and creamy, about 30 minutes. Stir and top with the remaining cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- 6
Sprinkle with green onions and drizzle with more Buffalo sauce.
- Calories 575.12 kcal High 29%
- Protein 47.76 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 47.39 g 17%
- Total Fat 23.83 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 11.84 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.83 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1705.16 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 5.62 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 3.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 378.64 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 449.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 48.52 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Bone Broth, Cottage Cheese, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 575.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Bone Broth, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese healthy?
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 575.12 calories and 47.76 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1705.16 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.84 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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