Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together creamy, spicy flavors in a delightful one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe takes just 35 minutes from start to finish and requires minimal cleanup. With tender chicken, rich cheeses, and zesty buffalo sauce, every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you opt for fresh chicken or leftover rotisserie, this versatile dish is sure to please family and friends alike. Pair it with a simple salad or crunchy garlic bread for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 stick diced celery
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb penne pasta
Instructions
- Begin by allowing your cream cheese and shredded cheeses to reach room temperature.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken breast, cooking until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and penne pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for about 15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese cubes and shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg