Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
829 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
The Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe cooks cavatappi or penne pasta until tender, then combines it with diced chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spices and sautéed alongside onion, jalapeno, and garlic. This base is enriched by stirring in cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, which meld to form a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce that clings to the noodles.
The recipe finishes with a garnish of additional blue cheese, chili flakes, and fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, accentuating the layered flavors with a spicy, tangy kick and fresh aroma. The dish offers a hearty, flavorful pasta option with a distinctive buffalo wing-inspired profile.
Serving this warm pasta with a side salad or steamed vegetables complements its richness. The heat level can be adjusted by varying the buffalo sauce used, making it accessible for different spice preferences. This recipe yields about six servings and is suitable for a main course.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta I used cavatappi noodles, but penne is great, noodles
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (or use any spicy pepper you love!)
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 5 ounces blue cheese divided, crumbled
- 1 cup buffalo sauce or more as desired
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- chili flakes fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, spicy, for serving
Instructions
- Add 4 cups water + 2 teaspoon salt to a pot and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and boil for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked to your preference. Check the packaging for more specifics.
- While the pasta is boiling, heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Season the chopped chicken with Cajun seasoning, then add it to the pan along with the onion and peppers. Cook them down 5-6 minutes, stirring, until the chicken cooks through.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
- Add the cream cheese, 3 ounces blue cheese, Buffalo sauce, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheeses melt and everything is incorporated.
- Drain the pasta and stir the noodles into the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining blue cheese, spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped herbs.
- Serve it up!
Notes
- This recipe serves 6 or about 4 large bowls.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce to suit your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 829 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 829kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1743mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 792mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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