Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
This creamy buffalo chicken pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and cheesy goodness with a hint of ranch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or game day feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Sauces and Cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Garnish and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken and Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add Cream Cheese and Ranch: Add the cream cheese and ranch dressing to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Cheese: Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet, mixing until everything is evenly coated with the creamy buffalo mixture and the cheddar is melted.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, mild bite, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut for cooked shredded chicken.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with light cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten free.
- Garnish with extra shredded cheddar or blue cheese crumbles for more flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
