Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
A delicious and creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender shredded chicken, pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce with a hint of spicy buffalo flavor. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sauteing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shredded Chicken:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, equal to 1 lb.
For the Pasta:
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing, can sub ranch
- 2 Tablespoons butter, divided
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 stick celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained, (1 can)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb. penne
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, optional
Instructions
- Gently Boil/Shred the Chicken: Place chicken in a pot of water and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove, shred, and toss with blue cheese dressing.
- Prepare the Pasta: Melt butter in a skillet, cook onions, celery, and garlic. Add tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Boil until al dente. Reduce heat, add sauces, cheeses, shredded chicken, and red pepper flakes.
- Optional: Swirl in cold butter for a smooth finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1125mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish
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