Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken wings with cheesy goodness, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, stirring to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the pasta.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add ranch dressing and cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh spinach or blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg