Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with cooking penne pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, a sauce is prepared by gently simmering cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth until smooth and creamy. Garlic powder and kosher salt are added to season the sauce, followed by cooked shredded chicken incorporated for protein and texture.
The drained pasta is folded into the buffalo cream sauce along with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The heat of the sauce melts the cheeses, creating a rich, creamy coating around the pasta and chicken. Optional ranch or blue cheese dressing can be drizzled on top to add a cool tang that contrasts the buffalo spice.
This pasta serves as a substantial main dish for those who enjoy buffalo chicken flavors in a comforting, cheesy pasta format. Notes mention this dish can be made ahead by assembling and freezing in a casserole dish, then reheated in the oven after thawing, providing convenience for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 package cream cheese 8 ounce
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound chicken breast or thigh, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup ranch dressing optional, or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, make sauce.
- For the sauce, in a large skillet, add cream cheese, buffalo sauce and chicken broth. Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add in garlic powder and salt and whisk until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken and stir until blended.
- Fold in cooked pasta and shredded cheeses. Remove from heat and serve warm.
- Top with a drizzle of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Notes
- The prepared buffalo chicken pasta can be assembled in a freezer-safe casserole dish and frozen for up to three months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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