Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and cheesy flavors with this Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe. It’s a quick and easy stovetop dish that will satisfy your cravings for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
- Optional blue cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken and buffalo sauce, pour in cream and broth, stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add cheeses: Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Top with green onions, parsley, or blue cheese crumbles.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste
- Rotisserie chicken works well
- Optional: add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
