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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a delightful twist on comfort food that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, spicy sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also packed with flavor that will satisfy your cravings. With a perfect balance of creamy textures from the cheese and a zesty kick from buffalo sauce, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and color, and enjoy its cheesy goodness topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 450 g (1 lb) chicken breast fillets
  • 1 medium shallot, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
  • 150 g (5.5 oz) light cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • Grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling water until one minute less than package instructions; reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until fully cooked through.
  3. Stir in shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add tomato paste and chicken stock, bringing to a simmer.
  4. Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted. Let bubble gently.
  5. Stir in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing; mix in drained pasta, adding reserved water as needed for consistency.
  6. Fold in grated cheeses until melted; season to taste.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg