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Buffalo Chicken Pasta


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting dish featuring tender pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy buffalo sauce with shredded chicken, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces of pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup of cream cheese
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the cooked chicken and buffalo sauce, mixing well to heat through.
  3. Add the pasta and chicken broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken. Feel free to adjust the heat of the buffalo sauce to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Pasta, Buffalo Chicken, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipes