Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a thrilling blend of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors that transforms your typical pasta night into an exciting culinary experience. This dish combines tender chicken cooked in zesty buffalo sauce with hearty pasta, resulting in a meal that’s not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to whip up. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is versatile enough to adjust to your preferred spice level while delivering mouthwatering results. Top it off with melted cheese and fresh green onions for a delightful finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, Buffalo Chicken Pasta is your new go-to comfort food that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt cream cheese with buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet; toss until well coated.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted; cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg