Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole dish that combines the flavors of spicy Buffalo chicken with creamy pasta and gooey cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or to feed a crowd, this cheesy pasta bake is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, mix Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in shredded chicken and cooked pasta until coated. Transfer mixture to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Add Cheese: Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less Buffalo sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
