# Cheesy Fried Chicken Dishes Chester's Chicken Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is Limited-Edition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-mac-cheese References: [csnews](https://www.csnews.com/chesters-chicken-limited-time-entrees) & [chesterschicken](https://www.chesterschicken.com)  The [Chester's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chesters-chicken-fried-chicken-sandwich) Chicken Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is one of the latest offerings from the brand focused on combing the main course with a side dish for delicious results. The dish is crafted with two servings of the brand's signature [mac & cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-mac-n-cheese) that's topped with six pieces of [chicken bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chesters-unsauced-chicken-bites) that have been tossed in a special buffalo sauce. The entree is reported to have a bold, spicy flavor profile that will satisfy consumers seeking out a new way to enjoy some of their favorite foods. The Chester's Chicken Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is arriving now at participating locations alongside the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich, but will only be available through January 17, 2023 for patrons to pick up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cheese-infused Dishes:** Opportunity for restaurants to experiment with adding cheese to different types of dishes. - **Bold Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with combining different bold and spicy flavors. - **Limited-edition Menu Items:** Opportunity for restaurants to create buzz and drive traffic with rotating limited-edition menu items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast-food Industry:** Fast-food chains can offer innovative dishes that combine main course with a popular side dish to stand out in a crowded market. - **Ready-made Meals Industry:** Ready-made meals companies can create new products focused on infusing different cheeses into their dishes to appeal to cheese lovers. - **Casual Dining Industry:** Casual dining restaurants can create limited-edition menu items with bold and spicy flavor combinations to attract customers seeking new and exciting dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Side Dish Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-great-sides.md) - [Bourbon-Flavored Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-bourbon-bites.md) - [Saucy Spiced Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chesters-sweet-chili-chicken-bites.md) - [Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-dishes.md) - [BBQ Chicken-Topped Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-chicken-bacon-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Bite-Sized Sweet Chili Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-chicken-bites.md) - [Honeyed Spicy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-stung-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Chicken Parmesan Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-parmesan-macaroni-and-cheese.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls.md)