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Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This buffalo chicken pasta is creamy, spicy and so flavorful. This quick and easy dinner is great for the whole family. Both kids and adults love it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 403 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne gluten free or regular
- 8 ounces cream cheese regular or dairy free
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- fresh parsley optional
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.
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Notes
- Any type of pasta works well! I used gluten free penne pasta.
- Both dairy free and regular cream cheese can be used.
- Shredded chicken, leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken work well. Just be sure to cut up into bite sized pieces.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This recipe makes 4 large servings or 6 regular servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
561IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% 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.