Description
A comforting buffalo chicken pasta dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 1 pound of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup of buffalo sauce
- 1 cup of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of ranch dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce over medium heat.
- Add cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in the ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and allow it to melt.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for cooked chicken to save time.
- Use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free diets.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken pasta, comfort food, easy recipe