Creamy Spicy Buffalo Ranch Pasta
A delightful blend of creamy ranch, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, this pasta is perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None Specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in your penne or rotini pasta and cook until al dente, roughly 8-10 minutes. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Heat the cooked chicken and buffalo sauce in the skillet, stirring until heated through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine the ranch dressing and heavy cream into the skillet and mix until blended seamlessly.
- Melt the cheddar cheese into the mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring it’s well-coated with the sauce, and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Serve the creamy, spicy pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Consider pairing with a crisp green salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg