Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
568 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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This buffalo chicken pasta recipe combines the signature flavor of buffalo wings with pasta coated in a flavorful, creamy sauce for an easy dinner that's ready in just about 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- 12 ounces skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 leek , white and light green parts only, diced
- 4 garlic cloves , pressed or minced
- 2 carrots , peeled and diced
- 1 celery rib , diced
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce , or to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
- chopped parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine noodles according to package directions, reserving ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken breasts for 7 minutes, turn, and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is browned and their juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover with foil, and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the leeks and cook for about 3 minutes or until they soften. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery. Season with the remaining kosher salt and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken stock, then bring the sauce to a boil while scraping the cooked flavor bits from the skillet. Reduce the heat to a rolling simmer and cook until the stock is reduced by half, leaving about 1 cup. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the buffalo sauce and Parmesan cheese, then cook for another minute. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until it melts and the sauce is glossy.
- While the sauce cooks, slice or shred the chicken into thin strips. Add the chicken and fettuccine noodles to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and season with more salt if desired. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s the desired consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Try this recipe with a different type of hearty noodle such as spaghetti, rotini, rigatoni, or penne pasta.
- Garnish the pasta with a few crumbles of blue cheese instead of Parmesan cheese. Or, why not both?
- If you live on the wild side and like your food extra hot and spicy, add more buffalo wing sauce to taste or add a few shots of Tabasco.
- Use half and half or whipping cream instead of heavy cream. Or, try mixing in a few tablespoons of softened cream cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3724IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3724IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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