Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with creamy, cheesy pasta for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
Chicken Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic. Stir in the buffalo sauce and heavy cream, simmering gently. Add sour cream, then the shredded chicken, cooking until heated through. Reduce heat, add mozzarella cheese, and stir until creamy.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with blue cheese and green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Ranch dressing can be used instead of blue cheese for a milder flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
