Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a creamy and spicy pasta dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a cheesy buffalo sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
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: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onions, celery, and garlic. Add tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Cook until al dente. Reduce heat, add sauces, cheeses, and shredded chicken. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using chicken bouillon cubes in the water when boiling the chicken.
- Be cautious not to overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
