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Healthier Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Recipe

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded
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 skim milk
3 1/2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups low-fat monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
2/3 cup light sour cream
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp light ranch salad dressing
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt the water and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat saute the onion, carrot and celery until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine, reduce heat. Add milk and mustard and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
Return macaroni to the large pot and stir in cheese sauce and chicken.
In a small bowl, combine panko, blue cheese and ranch dressing and parsley.
Place macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the the panko, blue cheese and parsley. 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	764.63 Kcal (3201 kJ)
Calories from fat	453.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.43g	78%
Cholesterol	164.67mg	55%
Sodium	1513.55mg	63%
Potassium	441.84mg	9%
Total Carbs	40.54g	14%
Sugars	5.64g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	36.16g	72%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	667.5mg	67%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	226.57 Kcal (949 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.94g	78%
Cholesterol	48.8mg	55%
Sodium	448.49mg	63%
Potassium	130.92mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.01g	14%
Sugars	1.67g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	8%
Protein	10.72g	72%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	26%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	197.8mg	67%

* 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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savory
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