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Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti
If you're a fan of buffalo chicken dip, then this Chicken Baked Ziti is on point! It's a hearty pasta casserole combined with delicious shredded chicken, in an addictive buffalo sauce, topped with cheese. What's not to love?
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 739 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dry ziti pasta ⅝ box
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature (¾ brick)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce we used Franks RedHot
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the ziti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside the pasta.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk together with the butter. Add the milk and whisk until combined and no clumps remain. Simmer until the sauce becomes thick, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir it into the mixture. You may need to use a spoon or spatula to break up the cream cheese.
- Add the ranch seasoning and Buffalo sauce to the skillet and stir.
- Mix the cooked chicken and noodles into the sauce in the skillet. Stir until coated.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Serve immediately and optionally top with parsley.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Buffalo chicken baked ziti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Sharp cheddar or white cheddar cheese are tasty alternatives to mozzarella.
- This recipe has a medium spice level - add a little more or less hot sauce to adjust.
Nutrition Information
Calories
739kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1110mg
(46%)
Potassium
579mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1114IU
(22%)
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 739kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1110mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1114IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.