Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a deliciously bold dish that combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy pasta for an irresistible meal. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this recipe packs a punch of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ultimate comfort food that satisfies both young and old alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in buffalo sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until combined; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with chicken and sauce until well mixed.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg