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One-Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A warm and comforting One-Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta that brings cozy flavors to dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Feel free to use any pasta shape
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium options are available
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be swapped with light cream for a lighter option
  • ½ cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can be omitted for a lighter dish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Experiment with other cheeses
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Butter can be used as a substitute
  • Salt Essential for seasoning to taste
  • Pepper Essential for seasoning to taste
To Garnish
  • Green Onions Sprinkle on top before serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in 8 ounces of penne pasta and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add in 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of buffalo sauce, 4 ounces of cream cheese, and 2 cups of cooked chicken. Stir until cream cheese melts.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce.
  5. Taste and add salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels and experiment with different cheeses as desired.

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