Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners to a whole new level. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese, all tossed with al dente penne pasta. The best part? You can whip it up in just 35 minutes! Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this dish is not only quick and easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Enjoy the comforting richness of this flavorful meal, topped with fresh herbs or extra cheese for that perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Then add the chicken breast and cook until no longer pink; shred and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add penne pasta and buffalo sauce; cover and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, followed by shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg