Ingredients
Scale
Before we get started, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need. Here’s a simple list:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
These ingredients are easy to find and often already in your pantry. Feel free to get creative with the cheese and add your favorites!
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook elbow macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in drained macaroni and fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, and top with remaining cheddar and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, then cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by changing the amount of buffalo sauce.
- Breadcrumbs are optional but add a nice crunch on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg