Whether you're craving comfort food with a spicy kick or hosting a game day gathering, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients:
Here's what you'll need:
- 1 rotisserie-roasted chicken
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
With these ingredients on hand, you can whip up a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for any night of the week.
Let's get cooking!
Directions:
- Start by boiling a large pot of lightly salted water.
- Cook the macaroni until it's just tender, about 8 minutes, then drain it.
- While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the chicken. Cut the wings and legs off the rotisserie chicken. Remove the skin and bones, then chop or shred the dark meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to form a thick paste, then cook until it turns golden, about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts bubbling, which takes about 5 minutes. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth, which should take about 1 more minute.
- Reduce the heat and season the sauce with pepper. Stir in the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until they melt and blend into the sauce.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding hot sauce to your preference. Then, mix in the crumbled Gorgonzola, chicken, and cooked macaroni until everything is well combined.
- Serve your Spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese hot, and get ready for a deliciously satisfying meal!