Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
kosher salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup hot sauce ( preferably frank's)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp dry mustard
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 lb yellow sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 oz monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes or so. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt 3 T. butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook untilsoft. About 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
Melt 2 T. butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth. Whisk in the half & half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes.
Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaing macaroni, Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
Put the remaining 2 T. butter in a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko crumbs, blue cheese and parsley.
Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1047.69 Kcal (4386 kJ)
Calories from fat	664.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.87g	114%
Cholesterol	228.38mg	76%
Sodium	1650.14mg	69%
Potassium	584.91mg	12%
Total Carbs	56.74g	19%
Sugars	4.15g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	11%
Protein	39.75g	80%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	579.3mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.61 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.32g	114%
Cholesterol	53.54mg	76%
Sodium	386.83mg	69%
Potassium	137.12mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.3g	19%
Sugars	0.97g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	11%
Protein	9.32g	80%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	23%
Iron	0.7mg	17%
Calcium	135.8mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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