Creamy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A rich, creamy pasta dish bursting with spicy buffalo flavor, perfect for busy weeknights and one-pot cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics in a large deep pot, adding the cooked chicken and seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce. Stir these ingredients together.
- Toss in the uncooked fettuccine or penne, ensuring it’s submerged in the sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese until melted.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Adjust the buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg