Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a zesty, creamy delight that brings together tender chicken and pasta in a flavorful buffalo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the green onions.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add penne, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken with a bit of oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Combine sauce: Stir in buffalo sauce and heavy cream with the chicken until well mixed.
- Toss: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish: Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in buffalo sauce before cooking.
- Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg