Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe is a mouth-watering dish that brings together the bold, tangy flavors of buffalo sauce with creamy cheese and tender chicken. This casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a satisfying comfort food experience in just 30 minutes. With its rich taste and simple preparation, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will love. Customize it to your family’s liking by swapping cheeses or adding vegetables for an extra twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Buffalo Sauce (e.g., Frank's Red Hot)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound cooked and shredded Chicken (breast or thigh)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth. Heat over medium until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder and kosher salt until well combined.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
- Fold in the cooked pasta along with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 88mg