Description
This creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Pasta combines tender penne pasta with a rich, tangy Buffalo wing sauce cream sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, and bold blue cheese for a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for game day or a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing sauce (Frank's Red Hot recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
Other
- 3 to 4 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well but do not rinse it, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Cream and Buffalo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, Buffalo Wing sauce, and pepper. Warm the mixture while stirring occasionally to combine the flavors and heat through.
- Add Cream Cheese: Cut the softened cream cheese into pieces and add to the sauce. Whisk continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked pasta in the large bowl. Add the chopped rotisserie chicken, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta and distribute all ingredients.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or substitute with shredded cooked chicken breast.
- Adjust the amount of Buffalo Wing sauce to control the heat level to your preference.
- For a richer sauce, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream.
- Do not rinse pasta after draining to ensure the sauce sticks better.
- This dish is best served immediately for creamy texture; leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
