Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings the bold flavors of buffalo sauce together with creamy cheese and tender chicken in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe offers flexibility, allowing you to use fresh, rotisserie, or leftover chicken. In under 35 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this Buffalo Chicken Pasta will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 stick celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and celery, mincing the garlic, and softening the cream cheese.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to the skillet, and cook until browned.
- Stir in buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella until melted and combined.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like red pepper flakes or extra butter for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg