Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and creamy pasta dish combining buffalo chicken and cheese for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For cooking the pasta and sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 stick celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (1 can), undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold butter (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in water for 15 minutes until cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with blue cheese dressing. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until soft. Then, add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add undrained tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then add pasta. Cook for 10-13 minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat and add buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Gently stir until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and red pepper flakes.
- Optional: For a smooth finish, swirl in 2 tbsp of cold butter once the sauce is almost at your desired consistency.
Notes
No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.