Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe, a delightful fusion of creamy cheese and spicy buffalo sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish takes only 30 minutes to prepare and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Picture tender penne pasta enveloped in a rich, tangy sauce made from cream cheese and zesty buffalo sauce, combined harmoniously with shredded chicken. Whether served family-style or in individual portions, this hearty meal is sure to impress everyone at the table. Add your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor, and enjoy a satisfying dinner that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth; stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in garlic powder and kosher salt; whisk until fully combined.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and stir until blended.
- Fold in the cooked pasta along with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; mix well.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg