Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 4.9 (16)
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 34%·PRO 63%
CARBS 59G35% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC48G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G46% OF CAL
16G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Crispy chicken tossed with pasta in a spicy, creamy cheese sauce, garnished with celery. A unique buffalo-flavored mac and cheese that's crowd-pleasing.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 12 ounces frozen breaded chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 4 cups milk
- 16 ounces short pasta (such as cavatappi or elbow macaroni)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ranch powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus 2 tablespoons for garnish)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 34%·PRO 63%
CARBS 59G35% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC48G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G46% OF CAL
16G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1361mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 180mg
- Calcium
- 558mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1361MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.