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Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta
Buffalo ranch chicken pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines the zesty flavor of the classic Buffalo ranch chicken recipe with tender, al dente pasta. If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, this is the perfect choice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 777 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta we used bowtie
- 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 talks celery chopped
- 1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
Creamy Buffalo Sauce
- 6 ounce cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup Franks red hot sauce
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- Return the pot to the stove over medium low heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Next, add the hot sauce. Whisk until combined. Add diced onions and cover. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Use a blender or food processor to purée the buffalo sauce. (Set aside 1 tablespoon for step 10) and return the rest to the pot. *you can also use an immersion blender for less dishes*
- Add the cream cheese to the pot and stir until melted. Once melted, add sour cream, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Whisk until combined, then cook for 5 minutes, or until bubbling.
- Next, stir in ½ of the crumbled Bleu cheese. Cook for 5 minutes, or until melted.
- Add shredded chicken to a mixing bowl and toss with pepper, ranch seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and pasta to the sauce.
- Chop the celery and add to the pot. *Do not cook the celery, the crunch makes all the difference!*
- Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Garnish with Bleu cheese and green onions if desired. Drizzle with reserved buffalo sauce and enjoy
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Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in this recipe.
- Chop the celery finely so that it is evenly distributed throughout the pasta dish.
- Cool down the dish slightly before serving to allow the creamy buffalo sauce to thicken more.
- Don’t forget to garnish with bleu cheese crumbles for the added flavor it brings to the dish!
- Cook the pasta just until al dente.
- Every great meal consists of a side dish or two. Find many ideas at What to Serve With Swedish Meatballs.
- Are you looking for side dish ideas? Find some at What to Serve With Coq Au Vin.
Nutrition Information
Calories
777kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
1523mg
(63%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1241IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 777
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 777kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1241IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.