Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a delightful one-pot dish that combines the zesty flavors of buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers an explosion of flavor in just 35 minutes. With its rich sauce clinging to penne pasta and a touch of spice, it’s bound to become a family favorite. Whether you use fresh chicken, rotisserie, or leftovers, this comforting meal is versatile and customizable. Serve it warm straight from the skillet for an easy dinner or portion it out for meal prep. Enjoy the delicious balance of heat and creaminess that makes this dish irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing or ranch
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced onion
- Diced celery
- Minced garlic
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and cook in a skillet over medium heat with butter until no longer pink.
- Add remaining butter, diced onion, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil before adding penne.
- Cover and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat; stir in buffalo sauce and cream cheese until melted. Add shredded cheeses until creamy.
- Serve hot with optional seasonings like red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg