Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni for 1 minute less than the package directions state. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

While the macaroni is cooking, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Slowly add the milk and hot sauce, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.

Step 6

Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni.

Step 7

Add the chicken and ranch powder to the cheese sauce and macaroni and stir well to combine.

Step 8

Pour macaroni and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. Sprinkle on the panko and drizzle with the melted butter.

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Step 10

Serve immediately with ranch dressing and extra hot sauce, if desired.