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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

A warm, comforting one-pot dish that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken wings with creamy pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast large
  • 0.5 cup blue cheese dressing can substitute ranch
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 stick celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained, 1 can
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb penne
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1.5 cups cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked through, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and celery until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in penne pasta and buffalo sauce. Cover and cook according to package instructions until pasta is al dente.
  4. Reduce heat and mix in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth. Gradually fold in cheddar and mozzarella until well combined.
  5. Finish with optional red pepper flakes or cold butter before serving. Enjoy hot from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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