Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

8m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken with garlic and herb seasoning, and black pepper.
  2. 2Sauté chicken in butter and olive oil until 75% cooked.
  3. 3Add shallot to the chicken and cook until softened.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add buffalo sauce and cook for a few seconds.
  6. 6Set the cooked chicken aside.
  7. 7In the same pan, add milk, cream, and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  8. 8Add Cavatappi pasta to the boiling liquid and stir.
  9. 9Add half of the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  10. 10Add the cooked chicken to the pasta mixture.
  11. 11Add the rest of the cheddar cheese and top with scallions and parsley.
  12. 12Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 paprika or Cajun seasoning
  • 0.33 cup buffalo sauce
  • 12 oz Cavatappi pasta
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar

Equipment

shallow Dutch ovenknifespoonmeasuring cups