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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

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My kids go crazy for macaroni and cheese. They prefer homemade, but let’s be honest, they will eat just about any mac & cheese that is put in front of them. It’s pretty much a staple in our house and our go-to quick fix supper for the kids and hubbyman. However, hubbyman is not a huge fan of plain ol’ mac & cheese. So I started thinking about what his favorite foods are and then it hit me..buffalo wings. Why not turn his bowl of mac and cheese into Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese. {And keep reading for all the other great 15 Minute Macaroni & Cheese recipes today, plus a giveaway!}

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese #15MinuteSuppers

 

I prefer to make mac & cheese from scratch, but when I’m really in a hurry I just use a box mix. I’m picky about the brand I buy an probably not the one you are thinking of, but just pick one that you and your family like best. Then grab all your favorite wing fixin’s…chicken, hot sauce, celery, blue cheese…it’s all good!

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese #15MinuteSuppers

There were no complaints from Hubbyman the night I made this for him and it didn’t take any longer than making a box of regular macaroni and cheese. Dressed up mac & cheese for the adults in about 15 minutes! Love it!

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese #15MinuteSuppers

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese takes your favorite mac and cheese and kicks it up with the flavors of Buffalo chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 box macaroni and cheese (prepared as directed)
  • blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 chicken breast, grilled (leftovers or store bought)
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package instructions. While water is boiling, chop celery and chicken.
  2. Roughly dice chicken breast. Heat chicken in microwave safe bowl for 1 minute, then add about 1/4 cup hot sauce and heat an additional 15-30 seconds or until chicken is warmed.
  3. When macaroni and cheese is prepared, stir in about 1 tbls of blue cheese crumbles to the pot until melted. Add in chicken and top with celery and additional blue cheese.

© Around My Family Table

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 48mg Sodium: 563mg Carbohydrates: 42g Sugar: 6g Protein: 12g
© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: 15 Minute Suppers

15 Minute Suppers

Today, the #15MinuteSuppers bloggers have teamed up to bring you macaroni and cheese supper ideas in only 15 minutes. So, while the kids are having their plain mac&cheese you can dress yours up and create something more supper worthy! Have you been enjoying all these delicious and quick meals every Friday  Our goal is to help you get a meal on your table in less time than you could get take out or order a pizza.

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You have to check out these delicious 15 Minute Suppers:

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Grilled Chicken and Apples from Better in Bulk
Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese from Lizzie Jane Baby
Veggie Macaroni and Cheese from Just 2 Sisters
Mac n Cheese with Pepper and Bacon from Sunshine and Sippy Cups
Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Bacon from Songs Kate Sang
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese from Around My Family Table

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Comments

  9. Trisha McKee says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    My daughter has just discovered buffalo chicken and loves it so I really want to try this buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese recipe for her!

    Reply

  11. Brittney House says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    I think the 15 minute supper movement is great for people who work and don’t have much time cook dinners that take along time.

    Reply

  12. Bryan E. says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…the Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese looks great; might throw in some diced green & red peppers too !

    Reply

  14. D Johnson says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I like the 15 minute supper movement because I have been really exhausted lately and with work, kids, animals, and life in general it’s hard to come up with something “in time” for dinner.

    Reply

  15. Sarah L says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I am one of the few people who DON’T like mac & cheese in any form. I know some who’d love it.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply

  18. Beverly Metcalf says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I think the 15 minute movement is okay, if your busy and don’t have much time. I’m retired and like to cook and don’t mind spending more time cooking. Thanks for having this contest.

    Reply

  19. melikegarfield says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I love the concept of 15 minute meals. I’m a bad cook…and don’t have as much time as I would like but usually prefer to eat at home. So I’m all behind the idea and “movement” 🙂

    Reply

  30. Emily Wells says

    November 26, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    This looks delicious! My husband loves buffalo chicken ANYTHING, so I’m definitely going to have to make this for him!

    Reply

  37. Gabrielle Marshall says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    This definitely changes up the old school mac and cheese recipes! Not sure the kiddos in the family would go for this one as easy, but I think I would enjoy it!

    Reply

  39. kbirds12 says

    November 26, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    What a fantastic idea! I would love to make dinners in 15 minutes. Would save me from the old soup or scrambled eggs standby!

    Reply

  41. Tanya White says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Wow My mouth is watering I never thought of changing plain old baked mac and cheese into a a mouth watering recipe, sounds yummy!

    Reply

  44. Dannielle T. says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    #15MinuteSuppers is perfect for those busy weeknights. Have been trying to cut processed foods but find it’s not always as easy as it should be. Having an arsenal of quick meals to deploy helps keep me on track.

    Reply

  50. Dorothy Hubbard says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Great idea for busy mom’s and with the busy holiday season upon us it’s good that someone (s) are trying to save time and still be a good cook.

    Reply

  53. Rachel Ellis says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I love mac and cheese so I will have to try this recipe.. I am always looking for updated mac and cheese recipes.

    Reply

  54. Crystal F says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    The recipe might be good but it’s not for my family. If we have mac and cheese it has to be plan old mac and cheese. I love the idea of 15 minute meals. Anything that saves me time is all for me. thank you!

    Reply

  55. Carolyn Daley says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    The Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipes is interesting, but I think I would do without the Buffalo part. I am not a fan of hot sauce.

    Reply

  59. Terry Cross says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    This recipe sounds great. I think my husband would even like it. He doesn’t really care for mac & cheese but he loves buffalo chicken.

    Reply

  64. Regina M says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Buffalo chiecken mac and cheese sounds good, except for the blue cheese. Anyone have a substitute for the blues cheese that would work in this recipe?
    g

    Reply

  67. Shauntea Crutcher says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I think the 15 minute Supper movement is a great idea since so many parents already have a hectic schedule.

    Reply

  76. jodi goins says

    November 26, 2013 at 4:56 am

    oh we love mac and cheese in our house and this looks yummy! and if i can do supper in 15 minutes how awesome is that! i am going to look through and find some we will eat that way it cuts down on timei am cooking and missing out on my kids!

    Reply

  78. Leslie L Stanziani says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:17 am

    I love the idea of 15 minute meals.I am so busy home schooling my 4 kids that there is not always time to cook a huge meal.

    Reply

  80. Carla says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:13 am

    The movement is good, as it gives an alternative to fast food & eating out when you can make quick “homemady” (if that’s a word!) family meals at home.

    Reply

  82. lisa lo says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Some people can’t stand for a long time cooking. The 15 minute meal recipes are great.
    Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese I will be trying.

    Reply

  83. Ashley Addison says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I absolutely love the idea of 15 minute suppers. The less time it takes to cook a wonderful tasty meal, the better. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply

  85. Lori says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Sometimes I find myself totally stumped as to what to fix for supper. 15-minute recipes are a great way to rescue people like me!

    Reply

  93. Melanie C says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I love the 15 minute dinner movement. I love that most ppl always seem to think that a stay at home mom has all the time in the world to whip up some four course meal, when some days I do good just heating up a made up meal in the oven lol.

    Reply

  98. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    I’ve been on a kitchen creativity streak lately, so this sounds like something I should try out.

    Reply

  104. shentel says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I constantly find myself searching pinterest and google for fun as well as nutritious dinners that are quick and the whole family will love definitely bookmarking this page

    Reply

  106. Petra Varsányi says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I just checked the Pumpkin Rice Pudding recipe and it looks and reads fabulous. I wish I could reach through the screen and take it 😀 Yumm.
    I will give it a go and do it some time.

    Reply

  107. Jennifer Reed says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I love the idea of the 15minutesupper movement. I need help with getting a meal on my table in less time than getting take out or ordering a pizza. Although my kids would probably prefer plain macaroni and cheese, I think I would like the Buffalo Chicken variety in the recipe above.

    Reply

  113. Deb C says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:05 am

    I love the 15MinuteSuppers movement. The recipe sounds good but not for me because I don’t care much for Buffalo chicken.

    Reply

  125. Sherry W says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Yum. You can’t go wrong with Mac n cheese but you sure spiced it up with the Buffalo Chicken side of it. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

  126. Stephanie says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love this twist that you added to your recipe! The Buffalo Chicken in the Macaroni and Cheese seems like a delicious addition!

    Reply

  129. Brianne says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese sounds delicious! I only wish my husband would eat cheese…he is crazy! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply

  133. Kim K. says

    November 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    It sounds like a hit but I’ve always been afraid of trying a recipe like this. I like mac and cheese and I like buffalo sauce. Still not too sure about how it would go together. 🙂

    Reply

  139. Emily @ Life on Food says

    November 24, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Some of my most enjoyable time is in the kitchen cooking dinner but that is only when I have time to sit and enjoy it. When I am hungry and tired, bring on the 15 minute meals! They are way better than the 1 minute cereal bowl.

    Reply

  147. Danielle says

    November 24, 2013 at 10:54 am

    This sounds like an amazing recipe to spice up boring mac and cheese. It is something my whole family will enjoy and I look forward to trying it out.

    Reply

  151. April V. says

    November 24, 2013 at 6:17 am

    I like the idea of 15 minute suppers but the boxed macaroni and cheese products are too full of salt and artificial colors for my family to use. I could see using leftover homemade mac n cheese for this type of recipe.

    Reply

  152. joni says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:26 am

    I’ll have to make this. My daughter is on a buffalo chicken kick right now. And maybe a little ranch dressing with it too.

    Reply

  162. Nancy says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:29 am

    I like the idea of 15 minute suppers since there is always nights you are running behind and need something quick. A couple of these recipes look really good.

    Reply

  164. Terri Moore says

    November 23, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I love the idea of making it plain like the kids like it and then dressing it up for the adults, don’t know why I haven’t thought of it and any dinner that takes 15 minutes to make is right up my alley

    Reply

  167. Susan Christy says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I love Buffalo Wings and Mac & Cheese, so this is something I’m definitely making. Already printed the recipe!

    Reply

  169. Sarah Schmid says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I love the 15 minute dinners movement! Sometimes I just don’t feel like spending an hour making an extravagant dinner!

    Reply

  172. debbie says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    You can do so much when you start with basic mac and cheese. And I love the 15 minute idea! So many nights, that is a lifesaver.

    Reply

  175. Shannon says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    This looks so yummy! I need more 15 minute recipes in my life! Quick and simple is how I like things! And such easy clean-up!

    Reply

  178. Robin C says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    What a great idea, I love mac and cheese and my kids love buffalo anything! I’ll be doing this recipe today, thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply

  180. Roxanna says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I love the #15MinuteSuppers movement. I love cooking for my family, but don’t always have afternoon to put together a complicated dinner.

    Reply

  181. carol prince says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I love the 15 minute meal movement, anything to make getting out of the kitchen faster works for me and preparing a good meal in 15 minute is awesome.

    Reply

  183. Geoff K says

    November 21, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Love the unexpected addition of celery and buffalo chicken to mac and cheese — will definitely be trying out this recipe. It combines two of my very favorite comfort foods!

    Reply

  196. Jacob LaFountaine says

    November 20, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I like the idea of the movement. Unless you are trying to impress someone, meals should be such a long drawn out affair

    Reply

  199. Kathleen says

    November 20, 2013 at 10:15 am

    This recipe sounds and looks delicious. I am always looking for something new but easy so thanks! I will try it.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  200. Korey Watkins says

    November 20, 2013 at 6:22 am

    The recipe seems okay. I admit, I’m more of a cook from scratch kind of guy than a zap it in the microwave. I do like the idea of quick meals tho. If you’re in a hurry, and need to eat, something like this would work.

    Reply

  209. mickeyfan says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    What is NOT to love about 15 min meals? How many of us have so much time that a quick meal is a bad thing? I am not generally a mac/chz fan, but add ins make it much more tolerable!

    Reply

  210. Pat B says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    The recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. It would make a great addition to our potluck lunches at work.

    Reply

  213. gina says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    #15MinuteSuppers movement sounds like a fabulous idea…I dress up my sons mac n cheese like this…I add a protein like left over beef or chicken and some peas.

    Reply

  214. Kathleen Downes says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    I think the #15MinuteSuppers movement is great. I love quick simple recipes that I can prepare for my son and I.

    Reply

  216. Katie Roch says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I think the 15 minute supper movement is great because there are many people out there who feel they don’t have enough time to cook a great meal for their family. However, most people can take 15 minutes to prepare a meal and it will also save them money if they’re ordering take out because they believe it is quicker.

    Reply

  217. Kim Drolet says

    November 18, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    We don’t like Hot Sauce, but we do tend to add stuff to our mac-n-cheese. My kids favorite is homemade mac-n-cheese with chopped up polish saugage!!!

    Reply

  219. Sarah Jackson says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:57 am

    My children would love this! They love mac & cheese and spicy stuff. I might even be able to get my husband to eat it!

    Reply

  226. Tabitha P. says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    The recipe would be great for my guy.
    He love buffalo sauce and mac n cheese.
    he’d be happy buy have heartburn!

    Reply

  229. Kimberly Kihega says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I love changing up mac and cheese! I get tired of the same old thing, and this looks like something we would all like!

    Reply

  231. Mary Cloud says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    It looks interesting – I’m not a fan of Buffalo sauce but my kids would probably like it
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

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  242. Suzanne K says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I like the idea of add-ins, just personally can’t stand blue cheese. I did something similar tho with a nacho cheese – love the added kick!

    Reply

  245. Anna Devereux says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:13 am

    love this recipe. Easy to find ingredients and looks very easy to prepare. I also love that the preparation time is so short

    Reply

  249. kim s says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:23 am

    This recipe sounds delicious I can’t wait to try it! I think the 15 minute suppers movement is a great idea… I’m all for quick and easy and it looks like there will be some great variety! Thank you 🙂

    Reply

  250. Ashley C says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:02 am

    This recipe sounds delicious! I’d add even more cheese, because our family are cheese addicts! Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  251. Judith R. says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:27 am

    I often make 15 minute suppers using the last three ingredients (1 chicken breast, 1 stalk celery and 1/4 cup red hot sauce) and whole-grain pasta.

    Reply

  256. Theresa Jenkins says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:23 am

    I could sure use 15 Minute Suppers…being grandma nanny to 5 grandkids, I ‘m back to cooking 3+ meals everyday

    Reply

  269. Kimberly Snyder says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    #15MinuteSuppers are wonderful..the buffalo chicken mac/cheese sounds wonderful too..15 mins suppers means more time with my family..thanks

    Reply

  272. Maria Iemma says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Macaroni and cheese is always a favorite at our home and always appears at our thanksgiving table. This recipe rocks.

    Reply

  276. Julie Henry says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I think the 15 minute suppers movement is great because I get off work late and I don’t want to spend a long time making dinner.

    Reply

  280. Danielle F says

    November 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    My family is not really a fan of blue cheese but I love the idea of adding chicken pieces and celery to mac and cheese for a little something extra!

    Reply

  287. april yedinak says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    This sounds like a tasty take on mac and cheese. I love the #15MinuteSuppers Movement. You don’t have to slave all day to put a tasty and nutritious meal on the table.

    Reply

  289. Julie says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I think my husband would love this recipe. I love the posts about 15 minute suppers too. It’ll give me ideas on what to make on our busy days or days that I don’t feel like cooking.

    Reply

  290. Jammie says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Macaroni and cheese is my weakness, I don’t know about the blue cheese and buffalo sauce, but some cheddar and ham yes please!

    Reply

  293. Janine H. says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:21 am

    LOVE the 15 minute suppers! Being in a wheelchair, I am always looking for delicious nutritious meals for my family! This is definitely a winner!

    Reply

  304. Kelly D says

    November 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

    My family loves mac n’ cheese so we would enjoy this recipe. I think the 15 minute meal movement is great since I don’t have a lot of time to cook and I need good recipes.

    Reply

  308. Kathleen RG says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:53 am

    The 15 minute movement is great. Parents are busy people and these days it is difficult to make time to cook anything so meals like this are phenomenal.

    Reply

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