The ones where energy’s low, cravings are loud, and your motivation to cook is barely hanging on. That’s exactly where this Buffalo Chicken & Bacon Mac N Cheese comes in.
It’s spicy, creamy, smoky, and built to feel like the kind of meal you'd order when you're tired, except this one leaves you feeling steady, not sluggish.
Made in the slow cooker, it gives you 11 high-protein servings that stack your week with comfort and clarity. Less decisions, less dishes, no regret.
Why This Recipe Works
This is the kind of dish that hits all the right buttons: flavor, fullness, heat, and texture, without steering you off track. You get protein-packed comfort with just the right amount of bite from the buffalo sauce and balance from the cheese blend.
Every element works with your rhythm, not against it. It’s bold enough to keep you excited but grounded enough to be something you can actually prep and reheat all week long.
Macros Per Serving
Each of the 11 portions comes in at:
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570 calories
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53g protein
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54g carbs
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17g fat
It’s high in protein, built for real hunger, and still delivers on flavor. You’ll feel satisfied, not weighed down, and there’s enough volume to keep you full for hours.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Chicken
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32oz diced chicken breast
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100g buffalo sauce (about ½ cup)
30g Worcestershire sauce (about 2 tablespoons) -
18g chicken bouillon (1 tablespoon)
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Salt, pepper, garlic to taste
Veggies
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3 orange bell peppers
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2 onions
Pasta
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672g pasta of choice, cooked to 50 percent
Blended Buffalo Cheese Sauce
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800g 2% cottage cheese
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50g â…“ fat cream cheese
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100g extra sharp cheddar
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60g Parmigiano Reggiano
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120g buffalo sauce
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300g milk
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30g honey
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Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon and Garnish
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18 slices center-cut bacon
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Chopped chives (optional)
Everything in this list is practical. Nothing complicated, nothing pretentious, just a solid blend of smart, affordable ingredients that deliver on taste.
How To Make It
Instructions: Read them below and follow along with this recipe video.
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Add the chicken and seasoning ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir everything well to coat evenly.
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Rough chop the bell peppers and onions, then add them to the slow cooker with the chicken.
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Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
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Blend the cheese sauce ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
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Cook your pasta to 50 percent, then drain.
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Add the pasta and blended sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until everything is combined and heated through.
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Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
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Top each serving with bacon and a sprinkle of chives just before serving or storing.
No surprises here. Just big flavor, smart prep, and food that feels good to eat.
Reheating and Freezer Tips
This one was built with leftovers in mind. Portion into 11 servings, enjoy, then freeze your leftover servings into containers and freeze.
When ready to eat:
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Microwave for about 4 minutes
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Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk while reheating if the sauce has thickened
The texture reactivates well, and the flavor holds strong. It’s a full meal that still feels satisfying on day five.
What Makes This One Worth Repeating
This isn’t just another mac and cheese recipe with a health badge on it. This is comfort food built for the chaotic real world. For people who want something filling and familiar, but without the crash that usually comes after.
It’s not a reset meal. It’s a keep-you-going meal. Something you can batch on Sunday and actually look forward to reheating all week.
When Food Does the Heavy Lifting
When your schedule’s packed and your focus is stretched, this chicken bacon mac n cheese recipe gives you one less thing to figure out.
It’s sharp, creamy, and balanced. It tastes like the kind of meal you’d usually outsource to takeout. But here, you control the ingredients. You control the outcome. And you get to enjoy every bite without second-guessing your choices.
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