Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A comforting casserole dish featuring tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing mixed with pasta and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with diced green onions before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Cook pasta al dente, as it continues to cook while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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