Description
A quick and delicious one-pot recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the buffalo sauce and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and stir well. Reduce heat and cover, cooking until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more buffalo sauce.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Top with green onions or blue cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Quick Dinner Recipe