Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a comforting, spicy, and creamy dish that combines the flavors of classic buffalo wings with the richness of pasta. The dish features tender pieces of chicken smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, mixed with creamy cheese sauce, and tossed with pasta for a hearty, satisfying meal. It's a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and savory goodness, ideal for those who love spicy food but want something a little different from the typical wing experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, add the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper to a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to thin the sauce. Continue tossing until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Serve the buffalo chicken pasta hot garnished with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Enjoy!