Description
A rich and flavorful buffalo chicken pasta dish featuring tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in blue cheese and green onions.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more buffalo sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Substitute pasta with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken pasta, pasta recipes, buffalo sauce, creamy pasta