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Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese – Creamy, Spicy Comfort Food

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is a creamy, spicy, and comforting dish made with tender shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheeses tossed with macaroni.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar buffalo wing sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 tbsp caramelized onion butter seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning blend.
  2. Add cream cheese and buffalo sauce on top.
  3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Shred chicken and mix into sauce.
  5. Add heavy cream, mozzarella, and cheddar. Stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Fold in cooked macaroni until fully coated.
  7. Let sit on warm for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use hot buffalo sauce for extra spice.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
  • Top with green onions or blue cheese if desired.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg