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CROCKPOT BUFFALO MACARONI AND CHEESE

Published: Sep 25, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Crockpot buffalo macaroni and cheese combines spicy Buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing and shredded chicken for a delicious and easy to make dinner.

Crockpot Buffalo Macaroni And Cheese

This crockpot buffalo macaroni and cheese is the perfect blend of creamy and spicy flavors.

If you’re looking for a unique, easy to make dinner then this one is for you. My family absolutely loves this recipe.

My brother in law even goes so far to say that this is his favorite thing to eat on the planet. what a compliment!

It only takes a few minutes to prepare and tastes like you spent all day cooking. The crockpot does all the work for you.

There’s hardly anything to it at all. That’s why I love to make this for busy weeknights.

I can just toss everything into the crockpot and come back to a cooked meal. Recipes like this are my favorite thing ever.

It’s satisfying, effortless and the flavors go together here so well. It’s got just the right amount of kick without being too spicy.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

Crockpot Buffalo Macaroni And Cheese Variations

I like this macaroni and cheese recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

  • Pasta- Use any kind of pasta that you’d like to for this recipe. It all works. ?
  • Cheese- Use any blend of cheeses that you’d like. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself because it will melt much better that way.
  • Veggies- Add some finely chopped celery, carrots and bell pepper for a little added crunch and texture.

Other Easy Crockpot Recipes

If you like super easy to make crockpot recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

  • Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
  • Crockpot Beef And Noodles
  • Crockpot Chicken And Noodles
  • Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf

Crockpot Buffalo Macaroni And Cheese Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
  • Franks Red Hot Wings Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Ranch Seasoning
  • Cream Cheese, softened and cubed
  • Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
  • Medium Size Pasta Shells (plus one ladle of the pasta water)
  • Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

First, lightly spray the crockpot with cooking spray and place the chicken breast inside. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and ranch seasoning.

Now, pour in the wing sauce and ranch dressing.

Then, place the lid on and set the crockpot to 2-3 hours on high.

Next, using two forks, remove the chicken and shred it or carefully keep the chicken in the crockpot and shred it in there.

Now, add the cream cheese, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Then, give it a little stir and place the lid back onto the crockpot for another 30 minutes.

In the meantime, cook the pasta and stir one ladle of pasta water into the crockpot once the 30 minutes is up.

Next, stir in the cooked pasta until it is evenly coated in the sauce.

Finally, garnish with parsley (optional), serve warm and enjoy!

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Crockpot Buffalo Macaroni And Cheese

Crockpot buffalo macaroni and cheese combines spicy Buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing and shredded chicken for a delicious and easy to make dinner.
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Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1.1.5 Pounds Chicken Breast
  • 1 Oz Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce
  • 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
  • 8 Oz Cream Cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
  • 1 Pound Medium Size Pasta Shells (plus one ladle of the pasta water)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tbs Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the crockpot with cooking spray and place the chicken breast inside. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and ranch seasoning.
  • Pour in the wing sauce and ranch dressing. Place the lid on and set the crockpot to 2-3 hours on high.
  • NeUsing two forks, remove the chicken and shred it or carefully keep the chicken in the crockpot and shred it in there.
  • Add the cream cheese, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Give it a little stir and place the lid back onto the crockpot for another 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta and stir one ladle of pasta water into the crockpot once the 30 minutes is up.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta until it is evenly coated in the sauce. Garnish with parsley (optional), serve warm and enjoy!
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