Description
Buffalo chicken pasta is a creamy, spicy delight that brings comfort to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your stove.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Remove cooked chicken from skillet, shred while warm. In the same skillet, add cream cheese and buffalo sauce; stir on low heat until smooth.
- Add drained pasta and shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring until fully coated with sauce.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating sautéed veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg