Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that satisfies cravings with its rich and zesty flavor profile. This effortless dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and a punch of buffalo sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a deliciously indulgent meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to choice for families and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste—everyone will love this heartwarming dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 450 g chicken breast fillets
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 ml chicken stock
- 150 g light cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch sauce
- 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 100 g Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until one minute less than package instructions; reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook for about 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in shallot and minced garlic; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add tomato paste and chicken stock; simmer.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted; add buffalo and ranch sauces.
- Combine with cooked pasta, using reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack until melted; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg