One-Pan Buffalo Chicken Mac
Your K-12 students will always adore macaroni and cheese, but why not surprise them by serving it up with a kick! Our One-Pan Buffalo Chicken Mac is a flavorful dish that combines the tangy heat of buffalo chicken with the creamy richness of mac and cheese, creating a truly unforgettable experience. All you need is Bongards® Super Melt™ Yellow American Feather Shred Cheese, whole grain macaroni noodles, chicken breast, buffalo blue cheese seasoning, and water. And our easy, one-pan method saves you time and effort! This recipe is sure to hit the spot, and may just become a new student favorite!
INGREDIENTS
- 60 oz. Bongards® Super Melt™ Yellow American Feather Shred Cheese
- 40 oz. Whole grain elbow macaroni noodles, dry
- 20 oz. Diced chicken breast, fully cooked
- 4 oz. Buffalo blue cheese seasoning
- 120 oz. Warm or hot water (by weight)
PREPARATION
- Preheat convection oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a 4″ deep full hotel pan, add cheese, macaroni noodles, chicken, and buffalo blue cheese seasoning. Mix together until combined.
- Add water and stir briefly until all ingredient are distributed evenly in the water.
- Cover pan with foil and poke 2 dime-sized holes in top to vent.
- Place in convection oven for 1 hour with full fan.
- Remove from the oven, peel back foil, and stir well.
- Cover again with foil and place in warming cabinet for 30 minutes.
- Remove from warmer, stir again, and serve.
YIELD
- 40 – 6 oz. servings
- Fulfills 2 meat/meat alternate and 1 grain CN crediting
