High Protein Buffalo Mac & Cheese

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour to form a roux until bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and mix well.

Fold in cooked chicken until evenly distributed.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with bread crumbs.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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