Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Calories
650
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Buffalo chicken mac and cheese is comfort food with enough visual punch to stand out in a casual dinner board. Creamy pasta, buffalo chicken, scallions, and ranch drizzle make the recipe easy to understand before someone reads a single step.
Saved in Cubby, it becomes easier to repeat without guessing. Keep the sauce ratio, adjust heat level, and connect the recipe to the grocery list before game night or a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 ounces macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cheddar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ranch
- 2 scallions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
Cook the recipe
Step 1
Prep the ingredients
Gather the ingredients, read the recipe once, and check your pantry before you start cooking.
Step 2
Cook the base
Build flavor steadily, tasting as you go and adjusting salt, acid, heat, or texture near the end.
Step 3
Serve and save notes
Serve warm, save leftovers, and add notes in Cubby about substitutions or timing for next time.
Save it before it disappears
Cook this from Cubby tonight.
Send the recipe to Cubby, add it to your meal plan, check what you already have, and turn the rest into a grocery list.
Chef's Tips
Save substitutions in Cubby so the recipe gets better each time.
Add leftovers to the next day's lunch plan before they disappear.
Check your pantry before buying duplicate staples.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook, cool, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use the App Store link to save and organize recipes in Cubby Cookbook.
What should I serve with it?
Pair it with a simple vegetable, salad, grain, or pantry side.
Nutrition
calories
650
protein
28g
carbohydrates
42g
fat
18g
fiber
5g
sugar
6g
sodium
620mg
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