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Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese

The best things in life happen in casseroles. Case in point, this creamy, zesty and just-right spicy mac and cheese recipe with savory shredded chicken and a traditional Buffalo kick. There will be no leftovers with this HVR flavor sensation. Forget the fork. Bring a shovel.

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Cook Time 25 min
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients (8)

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps (4)

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium sauce pot, melt the butter. Add flour and ranch seasoning mix and whisk until fully incorporated. Add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened and the flour taste has cooked out, about 5–10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Add in cooked pasta and stir to coat. Mix chicken and hot sauce together and fold into the pasta.

  4. 4

    Spread mac and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in oven. Bake for about 15–20 minutes, to warm through and allow the flavors to come together. Serve hot.

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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Bison Chicken Good quick meal that the kids liked. Even with the buffalo kick.
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great mac Best macaroni and cheese very cheesy and good.tasty
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Soo awesome! Such a delicious spin on Mac and cheese! So easy to make and the family really enjoyed!
Date published: 2023-04-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Tasty We made this for some thing diff . It was a hit as my kids love all Mac and cheese,
Date published: 2023-01-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious! I added to cups of shredded cheddar cheese on top, and breadcrumb topping! So good!!
Date published: 2023-01-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good flavor Recipe was delicious. Hidden Valley Ranch pop ups are extremely annoying though. Why do I have to sign in to get a recipe?
Date published: 2022-12-31
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy,Cheesy and tasty. This popped up in my feed so I figured I’d make it. Quick and easy. Next time I may add sharp cheddar to the top before it’s done and some bread crumbs. I’m also considering finishing it in the pellet grill instead of the oven for a little smoke flavor.
Date published: 2022-11-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Delicious This was a great and tasty recipe. We all enjoyed it.
Date published: 2022-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So good I live Mac n cheese and this one is a winner. The Ranch seasoning added so much flavor.
Date published: 2022-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese great twist on Mac and Cheese. Very good side dish.
Date published: 2022-01-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese This is a delicious recipe to make game day, easy to prepare and serve.
Date published: 2021-12-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great its super easy to make and everyone loves it. Very yummy
Date published: 2021-12-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this recipe A great dinner meal, my children love to eat this and they are actually usually picky eaters.
Date published: 2021-10-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yummy! Very delicious meal. I didn't expect there to be so much prep work between making the shredded chicken, grating all the cheddar, and making the roux, but it was all worth it! I tried to upload a picture, but this platform doesn't recognize my file saved from snapchat. Just take my word for it.
Date published: 2021-10-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very flavorful My family loved the mix of flavors. Vary it up by changing the type of pasta.
Date published: 2021-10-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Good We enjoyed this-topped it with some blue cheese crumbles!
Date published: 2021-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great meal This is one of my favorite all in one dish meals, its super easy to make and everyone loves it.
Date published: 2021-05-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tasting Easy to make, everyone loved it. The flavor was perfect
Date published: 2021-04-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loved It! Not hard to make. Overall, tasted good. Will make again.
Date published: 2021-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great It has a great flavor and overall is really good. It's a great twist for the average mac and cheese.
Date published: 2021-04-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Comfort plus!! This is so tasty, filling, and comforting to eat. Enjoy!
Date published: 2021-04-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Daughter loved it My picky eater loved it and we will be having it again soon.
Date published: 2021-03-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Tasty! Tried this last weekend, kids loved it! Will be added to our menu rotation!
Date published: 2021-03-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Yum I love pasta and I love ranch, so what’s not to love about this dish??
Date published: 2021-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Grand kids loved it Made this for our grandkids they lived it.Will be making it some more over the weekend.
Date published: 2021-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This dish is cheesy and spicy all wrapped up in one. A sure winner at my house!
Date published: 2021-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good collaboration The ranch compliments the Buffalo very well. The cheesy noodles are a perfect addition.
Date published: 2021-03-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Great twist on Mac! This recipe was perfect for a small gathering I had with friends. We each brought a dish and this was a total hit. It was quick enough to make after work and still be on time! Loved it!
Date published: 2021-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great flavor I made this for a family dinner and everyone loved the flavor
Date published: 2021-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely love! I made this for a new side dish for my kids and you ginger siblings to try because they are just the pickiest eaters but anything to do with Mac and cheese they will try! It was a huge hit! We typically waste food far more than I would like but not a bit of this went to waste! Everyone even had seconds of it!
Date published: 2021-02-27
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