Description
Indulge in the creamy, spicy goodness of this One-Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe. A perfect blend of tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheeses all cooked together to create a satisfying meal in one pot.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo wing sauce. Add uncooked pasta and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount for heat preference.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a time-saving option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
