Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a bold and flavorful dish that combines the creamy comfort of pasta with the spicy, tangy kick of buffalo sauce. This dish features tender chicken, pasta, and a rich, creamy buffalo sauce that coats everything beautifully. It’s the perfect combination of heat, creaminess, and heartiness, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner, game day, or anytime you’re craving something comforting yet exciting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or any pasta you prefer)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the buffalo sauce and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until it is fully coated with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the creamy buffalo sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make it spicier: If you love more heat, increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Add veggies: You can add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or even celery (for crunch) to bring in more flavor and texture.
- Use different cheese: Swap out the cheddar and blue cheese for mozzarella, gouda, or Monterey Jack if you prefer.
- Make it lighter: For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or light cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
