Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender shredded chicken with creamy cheeses, zesty buffalo sauce, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a comforting dinner with a kick!
Ingredients
Scale
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, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella, 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 and cheeses. Stir in shredded chicken and red pepper flakes. Swirl in cold butter before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of buffalo sauce.
- You can customize the cheese blend to suit your preferences.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Pasta, One-Pot Recipe, Shredded Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food
