Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of buffalo chicken combined with creamy pasta in this easy-to-make and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil and drain the pasta according to package instructions.
- Sear the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken in olive oil until done. Add garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in buffalo sauce, ranch/blue cheese dressing, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine: Mix in pasta, mozzarella, and cheddar until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste.
- Use pre-cooked shredded chicken for a quicker option.
- Dish can be baked for a bubbly, cheesy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
