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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

A delicious creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese perfect weeknight meal your family will enjoy and finish every bite. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 40 minutes
Total Time6 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth Organic Preferrably
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Either Franks Red Hot Buffalo wings sauce or Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 oz Pasta Shells Small or Medium
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mild or sharp cheddar or your choice

Instructions

  • Add chicken, broth, buffalo sauce and seasoning to crockpot.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8.
  • Shred fully cooked chicken with forks inside the crockpot.
  • Add uncooked pasta and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook pasta on high for 30-45 minutes until fully cooked add additional water 1/4 cup if needed during this time and stir.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter and Whisk in flour.
  • Pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth.
  • Bring to simmer for 4-6 minutes until sauce thickens enough to stick to a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add cheese sauce to crockpot and stir to combine.

Notes

  • Make sure your chicken is completely thawed.
  • Try using a crockpot liner for easy cleanup.
  • To save time you can use pre-shredded cheeses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 1mg