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buffalo chicken pasta

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and bold buffalo flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or quick weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Filling / Sauce
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Topping
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.
  4. Mix in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
  5. Add cooked pasta and stir until fully coated.
  6. Top with extra mozzarella, blue cheese, and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Add pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Rotisserie chicken works great for quick preparation.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for desired spice level.