Description
A delightful combination of creamy, cheesy goodness and zesty buffalo chicken, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package directions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, shred the cooked chicken if you haven’t done so already.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the shredded chicken. Pour in the buffalo sauce and let it simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to heat without boiling.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and then stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet, tossing everything together until well-coated.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
For lighter options, use low-fat cream or gluten-free pasta. Can substitute chicken with turkey or plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg