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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

A spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta or any pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded or diced
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for topping
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Green Onions sliced
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the buffalo sauce, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked chicken, celery, and green onions to the skillet. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
Mix Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and additional buffalo sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less buffalo sauce. You can also add blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.

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