Buffalo Chicken Macaroni

Turn up the flavor at your next family gathering with this zesty pasta twist! Our Buffalo Chicken Macaroni & Cheese fuses crispy, golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a kick of hot sauce with tender DEL MONTE Elbow Macaroni bathed in rich, velvety DEL MONTE Creamy & Cheesy Spaghetti Sauce. Finished off with crumbles of tangy blue cheese, this hearty, unique comfort-food favorite delivers the ultimate balance of spice, creaminess, and crunch that will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Recipe Details

Category Pasta & Noodles

Serving 4

Cooking Time 22 minutes

Preparation Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

500 g chicken, thigh fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper, black
3 cup oil, for deep-frying
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 cup onion, red, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 pouch DEL MONTE Creamy & Cheesy Spaghetti Sauce (500g)
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup water
1 pc chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup blue cheese
1/2 pack DEL MONTE Elbow Macaroni (400g), cooked

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board , Measuring Cups , Pot , Colander , Measuring Spoons , Spatula , Knife , Pan , Tongs

Cooking Skills Needed

Boiling , Simmering , Deep-Frying , Slicing , Sautéing

Directions

1.

Dredge chicken in cornstarch. Deep-fry until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. (600sec)
2.

For the Sauce: In a pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until aromatic. Add DEL MONTE Creamy & Cheesy Spaghetti Sauce, hot sauce, water, chicken bouillon cube, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. (420sec)
3.

Add half of blue cheese to the sauce then mix. Add cooked DEL MONTE Elbow Macaroni and mix until well incorporated. Top with cooked chicken and remaining blue cheese. (300sec)

Recipe Reviews

Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz