Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the spicy and creamy goodness of Buffalo Chicken Pasta with this easy stovetop recipe. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce with a kick of Buffalo hot sauce make this dish a flavorful delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil and drain the penne pasta, then set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil and butter until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion, then add Buffalo sauce and heavy cream. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until creamy.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust Buffalo sauce to control heat level.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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