Description
Craving bold flavor in a comfort food classic? This Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta delivers creamy, cheesy pasta with a spicy buffalo kick in every bite. It’s the perfect quick dinner that feels like a guilty pleasure without the fuss. Time to turn up the heat in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
8 oz penne or rotini pasta
1 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, cream cheese, and cheddar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded chicken and cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated.
Optional: Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 / Serving
- Fat: 28g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g / Serving
- Protein: 30g / Serving