Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Printer-Friendly Version)
Creamy mac and cheese meets zesty buffalo chicken for the ultimate comfort food in one easy bake.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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350 g dried pasta, such as macaroni, cooked al dente
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250 g rotisserie chicken, shredded
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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180 ml ranch dressing
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120 ml buffalo wing sauce
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200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
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10 g unsalted butter, for greasing the baking dish
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Paprika, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Ensure cream cheese is thoroughly softened. Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce. Mix with a spatula or hand mixer until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
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Add shredded rotisserie chicken, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked pasta to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly combined.
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Grease a 33 x 23 cm baking dish with butter. Transfer the prepared mixture to the dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top and dust lightly with paprika.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and topping is lightly golden. Serve hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For best results, shred cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded varieties for optimal melting.