Indulgent Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta You'll Crave

Enjoy a delicious and creamy buffalo chicken pasta that will satisfy your weeknight cravings and impress your guests.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta Your favorite shape; gluten-free if desired

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken Diced chicken breasts or thighs

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust heat to your liking
1 cup Heavy Cream Can be substituted with cream cheese

For Added Flavor

2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
1 medium Onion Yellow or white, finely chopped
2 tbsp Butter For sautéing

For the Finish

1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley/Chives Chopped
optional Blue Cheese For blue cheese lovers

Equipment

Large Pot
large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente (8-10 mins), drain and set aside.
Sear Chicken: Melt butter in skillet, add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until golden brown (6-8 mins), remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant (3-4 mins).
Combine Sauces: Add buffalo sauce and heavy cream, stir to combine, simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 mins).
Mix Pasta: Return pasta and chicken to skillet, toss to coat in sauce, warm together (2-3 mins).
Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle cheese on top, let melt, garnish with parsley or chives, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust heat level by modifying the amount of buffalo sauce. Store leftovers properly for best results.

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