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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

A spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a zesty buffalo sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Sauce
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Plus extra for topping.
  • 1 cup cream cheese Softened.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup green onions, sliced For garnish.

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the buffalo sauce, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  2. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and additional cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional vegetables like bell peppers or celery for extra crunch.

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