Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a delightful combination of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, tender chicken, and pasta, perfect for game day or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing.
- Mix it Up: Gently mix all the ingredients until every piece of pasta and chicken is well-coated in that spicy, creamy goodness.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Top it all off with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese and the chopped green onions for a fresh, tasty contrast.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is beautifully melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, serve warm and enjoy every delicious bite with your family or friends!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different veggies or cheeses. This dish is freezer-friendly and can be prepared ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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