Nashville Hot Chicken Mac and Cheese


Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 60 minutes

Servings: 8

Get ready for the heat Our Nashville Hot Chicken Mac and Cheese! It is made quick and easy with rotisserie chicken and the zing of hot sauce in this one-pot meal.

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13” baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta 1 minute shy of package directions. Drain pasta and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combined. Let cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Add milk while whisking until mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook until sauce has thickened.

Step 4

Turn off heat and add cheeses, stirring until melted. Add seasoning, salt and hot sauce, and stir to combine. Gently fold in cooked chicken and cooked pasta.

Step 5

Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking pan and top with crushed crackers. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is hot and bubbly and the top is golden-brown. Garnish with scallions.