Buffalo Chicken Pasta (Spicy and Creamy Comfort Food)
This creamy buffalo chicken pasta combines the bold flavors of buffalo wings with cheesy, comforting pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, cozy evenings, or game day.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 596.37kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or penne Sub for gluten-free pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce adjust for spice
- 8 oz chive cream cheese softened
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.8 ounces rotini or penne
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat and sauté onion until soft (about 3–5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, ½ yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in the Buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and cream cheese.½ cup Buffalo sauce, 8 oz chive cream cheese, ½ cup chicken broth
- Mix in shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir until melted and combined.2 cups cooked chicken breast, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Garnish with green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve warm!Optional garnish: chopped green onions
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Notes
- Make it a baked pasta: Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and an extra handful of cheese, and bake until golden and bubbly for a Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 596.37kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.33g | Protein: 39.68g | Fat: 25.98g | Saturated Fat: 15.12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.87g | Trans Fat: 0.12g | Cholesterol: 126.4mg | Sodium: 1833.64mg | Potassium: 363.32mg | Fiber: 2.15g | Sugar: 4.22g | Vitamin A: 846.43IU | Vitamin C: 1.49mg | Calcium: 275.7mg | Iron: 1.73mg
