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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and full of tangy buffalo flavor. It's the perfect busy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 481kcal
Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • large pot or dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Pasta uncooked
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cups Chicken chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened (as desired). You could use up to 8 ounces.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Milk as desired (optional)
  • 1-2 cups Chicken Broth as needed
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo-style Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese divided
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Green Onion sliced thin

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the chopped chicken with salt, pepper and ranch seasoning.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (approximately 6-8 minutes).
  • Remove the chicken to a clean plate as you prepare the cream sauce.
  • Place the chicken broth in the skillet and bring to a simmer, then add the sour cream and cream cheese and stir as the cream cheese melts.
  • Add the Buffalo sauce and milk and cook until the sauce is smooth and completely consistent.
  • Add the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir to coat completely in the sauce.
  • Add half of the blue cheese and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheeses and green onions overtop and allow to melt before removing from heat.

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Notes

  • Chop the chicken into cubes that are similar in size. This will ensure even cooking of the chicken.
  • Make sure to season the chicken with salt and pepper. If you season the chicken properly, it will have a great flavor.
  • Full fat cream cheese will help the sauce to thicken and be creamy.
  • This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to add any of your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, olives or bacon bits!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 1mg