Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta combines creamy cheese, tender chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thigh
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- to taste ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Start by cooking the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente; this usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Remember to drain it well to avoid excess water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Stir joyfully until everything is well mixed and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded chicken gently into the pasta mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top generously with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if you like, before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg