Description
Buffalo chicken pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty buffalo sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. This comforting meal is ideal for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, satisfying your cravings with its rich textures and vibrant flavors. Prepare to impress family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that?s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- ? cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and shred.
- In the same skillet, combine cream cheese and heavy cream until melted. Gradually stir in buffalo sauce.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce; toss until well-coated.
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg