Description
A quick and delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced celery (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced green onions (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, stirring until chicken is heated through.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add diced celery and green onions if using, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more cream cheese or a splash of milk. Adjust spiciness according to taste by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg