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Buffalo Chicken Mac Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese, and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
  5. Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, then fold into the cheese sauce along with cooked macaroni.
  6. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles.
  7. Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.