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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, spicy, and done in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day dinner!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pasta uncooked
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cups Chicken chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
- 4-8 oz Cream Cheese softened (as desired)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Milk as desired (optional)
- 1-2 cups Chicken Broth as needed
- ¼ cup Buffalo-style Hot Sauce
- ½ cup Blue Cheese divided
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Green Onion sliced thin
Instructions
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Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Season the chopped chicken with salt, pepper and ranch seasoning.
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Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (approximately 6-8 minutes).
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Remove the chicken to a clean plate as you prepare the cream sauce.
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Place the chicken broth in the skillet and bring to a simmer, then add the sour cream and cream cheese and stir as the cream cheese melts.
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Add the Buffalo sauce and milk and cook until the sauce is smooth and completely consistent.
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Add the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir to coat completely in the sauce.
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Add half of the blue cheese and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheeses and green onions overtop and allow to melt before removing from heat.
Recipe Notes
To store leftovers, just transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, warm it gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk or chicken broth to keep the creamy texture.