Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of buffalo chicken in a comforting pasta dish with this Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and a kick of buffalo sauce come together to create a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Shredded Chicken:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, equal to 1 lb.
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (can sub ranch)
For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 stick celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained (1 can)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb. penne
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter (optional)
Instructions
- Gently Boil/Shred the Chicken: Place chicken in a pot of water and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove, shred, and toss with blue cheese dressing.
- Prepare the Pasta: Sauté onions, celery, and garlic. Add tomatoes and broth, then pasta. Cook until al dente. Reduce heat, add sauces and cheeses. Stir in shredded chicken and red pepper flakes.
- Optional: Swirl in cold butter for a smooth finish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of buffalo sauce.
- You can customize the cheese blend to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
