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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta That'll Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinner

A delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe that transforms your weeknight dinners with creamy sauce and succulent chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing as a substitute
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne pasta other shapes can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Butter divided
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo sauce adjust to heat preference
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese shred from a block
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese shred from a block
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
For the Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a pot of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and allow them to cook for about 15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken, shred it, and toss with blue cheese dressing.
  2. In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the minced garlic for another minute.
  3. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Add the penne pasta, cover, and cook for 10-13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and mozzarella until melted. Mix in the shredded chicken and adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Swirl in the remaining butter, stirring until melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature to prevent clumping in the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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