Buffalo Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta brings together tender penne cooked to al dente and a sauce that blends cream cheese with hot sauce and chicken broth to create a creamy, slightly spicy base. Minced garlic and seasonings add depth, while shredded cooked chicken is stirred in to provide protein and texture. The pasta is then combined with this sauce and heated through, allowing the flavors to meld. The result is a saucy and satisfying dish with a balance of creamy and spicy elements.
This dish serves well as a filling dinner, offering a blend of spicy buffalo-inspired flavor with comforting pasta. The optional garnish of fresh parsley adds a hint of brightness to the final presentation.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken can save preparation time, and both regular and dairy-free cream cheese options are suitable, making this recipe adaptable to dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta gluten free or regular
- 8 ounces cream cheese regular or dairy free
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 pound chicken cooked shredded
- parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- First, cook penne pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth. Cook until smooth and creamy, stirring occasionally.
- Then, add in minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and shredded chicken. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
- Add in cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes on low heat. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Finally, remove from heat.
Notes
- Any type of pasta works well; gluten free penne is a good option.
- You can use regular or dairy-free cream cheese based on your preference.
- Pre-cooked shredded chicken is ideal; leftover or rotisserie chicken can be used, just make sure to cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe yields 4 large servings or 6 regular servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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