Creamy Bold Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A comforting pasta dish that perfectly balances spicy buffalo sauce and creamy goodness, making it ideal for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the liquid gold: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce; stir well to combine.
- Add the pasta: Add uncooked pasta to the pot. Stir to ensure the pasta is well-coated in the sauce.
- Boil and simmer: Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheeses: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm: Serve warm, allowing each person to garnish with optional green onions or parsley.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with a crisp salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg