Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower

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Creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese with chicken, cauliflower and a kick of buffalo all throughout!

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This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower has a mild buffalo kick as made, but feel free to adjust it to your preferences. 

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Seriously the most delicious macro-friendly comfort food and it’s made in just 30 minutes!

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Cook pasta and cauliflower: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes, then add in the cauliflower. 

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Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. When done, rinse with cool water and drain well.

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Cook onions and chicken: Add olive oil to the pot and set to medium heat. When warm, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.

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Then add the ground chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the pieces as you go, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.

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Prepare buffalo cheese: Meanwhile, bring a large skillet to medium heat and add the butter. As it starts to melt, whisk in the flour. Then whisk in the milk, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

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Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Continue whisking frequently for 4-5 minutes or until mixture becomes thick. Then remove from heat and stir in the buffalo sauce and both cheeses.

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Make the buffalo mac: To the skillet with the buffalo cheese, fold in the macaroni, cauliflower, chicken and onions mix until everything is well combined.

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Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper to serve.

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