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Creamy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
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Creamy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

4 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @zoeyinthekitchen1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breasts (large, boneless and skinless)Meat3 pieces
  • roast chicken seasoning (Kinder's or similar)Spices8 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • seasoned saltSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • cream cheese (one block)Dairy226 g
  • buffalo wing saucePantry360 ml
  • cavatappi noodles (cooked according to package directions)Grains454 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • Colby Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)Dairy80 g
  • green onions (freshly chopped, for garnish)Produce3 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

795kcal

Carbs
67 g
Proteins
38 g
Fat
42 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken in the slow cooker

    • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
    • Season with roast chicken seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, paprika and black pepper.
    Step 1

  2. Add cream cheese and buffalo sauce

    • Add the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken.
    • Pour over the buffalo wing sauce.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
    Step 3

  4. Shred the chicken

    • Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it or cut it into bite-sized cubes.
    • Return the chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce until well combined.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the cavatappi according to the package directions.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 5

  6. Add pasta, cream and cheeses

    • Add the cooked cavatappi and the heavy whipping cream to the slow cooker.
    • Stir in the mozzarella, Colby Jack and extra-sharp cheddar.
    • Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the noodles are coated in the creamy buffalo sauce.
    Step 6

  7. Top with cheddar and melt

    • Taste and adjust with more cheese or seasonings if needed.
    • Sprinkle an additional layer of shredded cheddar on top.
    • Cover with the lid for a few minutes, just until the cheese melts.
    Step 7

  8. Garnish and serve

    • Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve.
    Step 8
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