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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn't get any better, this crockpot buffalo chicken mac and cheese makes an appearance. If you love buffalo chicken dip and creamy mac and cheese, this easy recipe is for you!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Course: Anytime, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 862kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Crockpot™ Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rotisserie Chicken , sliced
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese , shredded
  • 2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese , shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese , shredded
  • ¾ cup Buffalo Sauce
  • ½ cup Butter , melted
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tsps Dried Thyme
  • 3 cloves Garlic , diced
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Parsley
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese , room temperature
  • 16 oz Cavatappi Noodles , or your favorite noodles of choice
  • ½ cup Ranch Dressing
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles , optional

Instructions

  • Add chicken, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, melted butter, milk, and chicken broth to a slow cooker. Stir together.
  • Then add thyme, diced garlic, onion powder, and parsley. Stir together. Use your hands to break apart the cream cheese into chunks and add to the slow cooker mixture.
  • Set slow cooker to high and cook for 2 hours.
  • Add noodles into the slow cooker and continue to cook on high for 1- 1.5 hours, until noodles are completely cooked, stirring occasionally. If mac and cheese becomes dry, add another cup of milk.
  • Drizzle ranch dressing on top as well as additional hot sauce and blue cheese crumbles, optional.

Notes

Substitutions
  • Make this dish vegetarian by omitting the chicken and use vegetable stock as opposed to chicken stock!
  • For a gluten free option, use gluten free pasta!
  • To make this dairy free, swap out milk for your favorite plant based milk. Also, use your vegan ranch and your favorite vegan cheese instead of the cheeses listed!
Tips
  • If you're using chicken breasts, cook the chicken in the slow cooker in chicken broth for 2 hours on high prior to adding the rest of the ingredients.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce as per your taste buds. I'm a wimp when it comes to spice, so I only used ½ cup of buffalo sauce, however use more if you want a spicier dish.
  • Take this dish up a notch and add bacon bits and different kinds of cheese! Colby jack and parmesan would be a great option for this recipe too.
  • You can use leftover chicken for this recipe, just be sure to remove any bones and shred the chicken before adding to the crock pot.
  • If you prefer blue cheese dressing, you can use that in place of ranch.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1798mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1401IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 601mg | Iron: 1mg