Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup diced celery (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, stirring until well coated. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the buffalo chicken. Stir in ranch or blue cheese dressing and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and let it melt slightly. Garnish with diced celery (optional) and green onions. Serve immediately while hot!
Notes
- Adjust the heat: Use mild or hot buffalo sauce depending on your spice preference.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream for extra richness.
- Meal prep friendly: This quick buffalo chicken pasta reheats well for leftovers.
- Add veggies: Toss in bell peppers, carrots, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg