Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of spicy buffalo chicken and creamy alfredo sauce with this Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne recipe. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
1 pound penne pasta;
Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup buffalo wing sauce; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; chopped parsley and blue cheese crumbles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the buffalo sauce and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat. Stir in mozzarella cheese and cook for 2–3 more minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for more or less heat.
- This dish works great with rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
