Description
Indulge in the creamy, spicy goodness of Buffalo Chicken Pasta, a delightful fusion of tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheeses tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until golden. Add garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Add buffalo sauce, cream, broth. Simmer, then add cheeses.
- Combine: Toss in pasta, heat through.
- Garnish: Add green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce for preferred heat level.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
